Twist

Twist

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
contains mixes and tracks from peter rauhofer, abel, flickman, oscar g, celeda,littl eric

Tracks:

Wanted Dead Or Alive
Livin' On A Prayer
Bad Medicine
It's My Life
Lay Your Hands On Me
You Give Love A Bad Name
Bed Of Roses
Everyday
Born To Be My Baby
Keep The Faith
I'll Be There For You
Always

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First of all, hats off to Bon Jovi for trying something different with This Left Feels Right--a selective collection of their most popular songs with a twist. That twist isn't a purely acoustic reworking, MTV unplugged style--anybody looking for that experience will be sorely disappointed by what's on offer. What Bon Jovi have done is re-record these songs in a completely different way while maintaining the original lyrics, melody and song structure. What's different then? Well, quite a bit actually. Check out the almost trip-hop beat and distorted vocal of "Wanted Dead or Alive", or the lazy soul of "Livin' on a Prayer". "It's My Life" is a beautiful piano-only standout, almost worth having the whole album for.

The tracklisting isn't perfect, concentrating largely on their 1980s period (there's nothing from These Days, for instance). As such, the venture works as an effective cheese-extraction exercise, keeping the elements that made the originals so great, but removing shouty, hairspray-fuelled "whoa-yeahs". What we get is something that is closer to Jon Bon Jovi's last solo offering--the criminally underrated Destination Anyway. It doesn't always work ("Bed of Roses" just sounds like a warbling cover of the powerful original and by the time they reach "Always" it's obvious they've run out of new twists), and no doubt there will be legions of bemulleted faithfuls who will denounce this as blasphemy of the highest order. Sure, it's probably just record-company filler, but it's a worthwhile investment and you won't be embarrassed to have it on when your mates come round. --Cortman Virtue

Customer Reviews:

The point?.......2007-06-28

So let me get this straight...all of Bon Jovi's hits were gathered together, chopped up, and destroyed to produce this piece of trash? How about an ACTUAL greatest hits album?

Disapointed.......2007-06-25

I did not like any of the songs on this album. It really only ranks 1 star, but I'll give a point for trying something new.

"This left feels right" sounds like it was done by a high school cover band trying to be artistic. Ranks WAY below Tesla (see "Five man acoustical jam" for those of you younger then 30).

I am a Bon Jovi fan and bought this without reservation. I suggest you sample the songs before you buy.

Love it........2007-05-09

I love this album. I also love the original songs. Sometimes you feel like a nut; sometimes you don't. For those who are gasping at the supposed blasphemy of messing with classics, well, if this is all they have to worry about, their lives must be pretty good and I'm happy for them. As for me, I'm impressed that Bon Jovi took a bit of a risk. I think it worked out nicely. I'd happily buy more of this style from them.

What a let down!!!!.......2007-03-22

I was SO disappointed when I listened to this CD! It's a remix of the songs. They are done acousticly and it is not worth buying. I love Bon Jovi, but this was a HUGE disappointment! I am not happy with this CD at all.

Jon Bon Jovi & Sons songs from the "Funeral Parlor".......2007-02-25

Wow, it does pain me to knock on Bon Jovi, I love New Jersey, Slippery, Keep The Faith, Cross Road, Crash and Have a Nice Day. All albums are uplifting and cheerful and all contain a handful of raise-your-fist-in-the-air anthems. I loved all these songs the first time around. Now all the songs, and the album as a whole, has this morbid, undertaking tone to it, as if Johnny Cash was their inspiration behind re-recording their greatest hits stripped down. The low point is It's My Life, the original is such an upbeat and uplifting anthem, that listening to this version makes me want to drive my car off a cliff, it's that big of a downer! This album is reminiscent of John Mellencamp's Rough Harvest cd, where Mellencamp re-records some hits and album tracks with a more raw, earthy feel to them, but to both artists why? My mother has always stated that she wants Bon Jovi's music to be played at her wake as she loves the band and is in my eyes Bon Jovi's biggest fan. Bon Jovi put out an appropriately themed album to all those fans hoping to have Bon Jovi played at their wake/funeral.

Early Childhood Classics - Old Favorites With A New Twist

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Early Childhood Classics - Old Favorites With A New Twist
One of the best young children's CDs!
Great Kid Tunes
Great music, great twist
A favorite at library storytime

Early Childhood Classics - Old Favorites With A New Twist
Hap Palmer
Manufacturer: Hap-Pal Music/Newsound
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004RDLD
Release Date: 2000-02-01

Tracks:

Itsy Bitsy Spider
Pat-A-Cake
I'm a Little Teapot
Old Mac Donald
Touch Your Toes To Your Nose
Circle Songs: The Mulberry Bush, Ring Around the Rosy, Hokey Pokey
Open Shut Them
One, Two, Buckle My Shoe
Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
Bingo
The Elephant
I'm Glad I'm Me
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
The Wheels on the Bus
Good-bye Song

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Hap Palmer may be best known for his vocal contributions to the hugely popular Baby Songs video series, but parents of 2- to 5-year-olds, particularly those with a sturdier than average educational bent, will find a lot to love on Early Childhood Classics: Old Favorites with a New Twist. This release rids itself of tiresome attempts to turn performances of simple songs like "The Itsy Bitsy Spider" into minor personal masterpieces and instead injects its de rigueur dose of creativity directly into familiar lyrics. For instance, while there's the usual cow and pig on Old MacDonald's farm, we're also introduced to Henrietta's House, where there's a cat, Zebediah's zoo with its tiger, and the puppy in Pamelina's pet shop. Similarly, instead of the usual "Pat-a-Cake" cliffhanger, where the cake's put in the oven and that's all she wrote, we get to hear the ding-ding-ding when it's done and layer on the frosting. The sequence of songs is repeated instrumentally after Palmer's interpretations to allow for sing-alongs and the dreaming up of more new lyrics--a useful device for caregivers who think like teachers (those who don't, though, can make use of clever movement and activity suggestions in the liner notes). Each song's wordplay and simple rhymes are catchy enough to fall into the can't-fail category when it comes to enhancing vocabulary, phonics, and vocabulary skills, and the surprise lyrics lend themselves nicely to attentive listening. Early Childhood Classics delivers old-fashioned fun in a satisfyingly unsplashy way. --Tammy La Gorce

Album Description

Here is a joyful collection of all time favorite activity songs for young children. Hap Palmer's unique renditions preserve the charm and simplicity of traditional songs while adding new, original lyrics and melodies to extend and enrich the familiar classics.

The simplicity and repetition of these songs guarantee active participation by encouraging children to sing and move with the music. While having fun and participating actively, children develop motor and musical skills and learn about animals, counting, identification of body parts, and phonics. As children sing along, responding to the imagery and humor of the lyrics, reading readiness is also enhanced. Alliteration and rhyme develop a child's ear for the sounds of language - an important pre-reading skill.

These songs are developmentally appropriate for the very young child - infant to 5 years. However, the familiar melodies and contemporary arrangements also elicit surprisingly gusty participation from first and second grade students. A variety of musical styles adds new life to well known songs with swing, blue grass, country, classical, rock, pop, and blues arrangements.

Fifteen songs are presented with vocal interpretation. The sequence is then repeated instrumentally providing opportunities for singing along and creating new lyrics using children's ideas. The instrumental selections also familiarize children with the sounds of a variety of musical instruments including piano, bass, drums, guitar, violin, viola, cello, trumpet, trombone, tuba, French horn, saxophone, flute, English horn, accordion, and a variety of percussion instruments such as conga drums, bougaraboo drum, ouiro, shaker, wood block and tambourine.

The instrumental versions of each song can be used in the following ways:

1. After children have learned words with the vocal version, they can sing along hearing only the music.

2. Children can create their own lyrics and sing the song using their ideas.

3. The music can accompany sessions in movement exploration and creative movement.

Suggestions for activities and variations are not limited to those presented in this guide book. There are endless possibilities awaiting your creative impulse.

Customer Reviews:

Early Childhood Classics - Old Favorites With A New Twist.......2007-05-26

We listen to this CD almost evry day while driving around in the car. My daughter loves singing the songs!!! They are all good. Well worth the money!!

One of the best young children's CDs!.......2006-02-24

My almost 4 year old is a huge Hap Palmer fan, and it's catching on to me. Just listen to one of his CDs, and you'll understand. This one in particular is great. I love how he makes beloved children songs even better. I never thought I'd be just as happy to hear a children's CD as one of my own, but this is so catchy, and it is priceless hearing my young daughter singing along to the words! It's great for her memory skills, remembering and singing to all the songs, and it's great for her learning rhyme and rhythm. The lyrics he adds are sooo fun and cathy and sweet. I love this guy!

Great Kid Tunes.......2006-02-18

I bought this for my daughter, who is two, and my older kids love it as much as she does. Easy to remember lyrics and catchy tunes make this a great cd to listen to.

Great music, great twist.......2005-10-28

If standard kid's tunes play in your house or car all day long, you will love this refreshing cd and your kid's won't miss a beat. I don't understand the 2 star review. If you don't like something, that's fine. But the reviewer's logic is very skewed in that they said it didn't meet their expectations, even though 1) The cd was a gift, and 2) The title of the cd tells you that it's not an album of "to-the-letter" standards. So if you don't like the music or your child doesn't like it, fine. But don't rate it down because you had ridiculous expectations from something you didn't even want or buy. If you are open-minded and enjoy good, fun, music you will love this. There is varied musical accompaniment and Hap sings great and truly seems to feel the music (unlike most performers of children's standards). Of course, the ultimate critic is the child. My daughter LOVES this cd (she's 21 months old now and has been listening to it since 12 months). Again, if you want standard kid songs, you may be disappointed with this because the music and words are different (usually, each song starts in a traditional manner but then non-standard lyrics and music follow). But if you want a twist without leaving the traditional songs altogether, buy this. I don't think you will be disappointed.

A favorite at library storytime.......2005-10-19

I'm a children's librarian in Illinois and this cd has become one I use at almost every storytime. I especially love "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" because it contains a verse inserted by Hap Palmer which allows me to introduce Shakespeare to the tiniest child. He uses a line from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" -- "silver bow new bent in heaven" to describe the moon. I have entire families singing along, learning a famous quotation painlessly! And it's a beautiful, calming song to use at the end of a storytime. Parents and kids love it!

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Imaginations Revisited
A tighter, more concise album....but too short for the wait
A New Direction for a Classic Metal Band
average
One of their better, but not the best.

A Twist in the Myth
Blind Guardian
Manufacturer: Nuclear Blast Americ
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B000GLKRDS
Release Date: 2006-09-05

Tracks:

This Will Never End
Otherland
Turn The Page
Fly
Carry The Blessed Home
Another Stranger Me
Straight Through The Mirror
Lionheart
Skalds And Shadows
The Edge
The New Order
Dead Sound Of Misery
Interview
Untitled

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Imaginations Revisited.......2007-05-12

After making us wait an almost unbearable four years since their ambitious 2002 album A Night at the Opera, Germany's power metal masters came roaring back in 2006 with A Twist In the Myth. Was it worth the wait? Read on...

Fans who had a problem with the larger than life sound on A Night at the Opera should find A Twist in the Myth a welcome return to the "classic" Blind Guardian sound. I happen to love A Night at the Opera, but I can also see how the complex arrangements, layered vocals, and related elements could turn off some metal fans. A Twist in the Myth hearkens back to the days of Imaginations From the Other Side. This is the most straightforward power metal album we've seen from Blind Guardian in quite some time. Don't get me wrong, there are still plenty of progressive elements, but A Twist in the Myth owes far more to Helloween and Iron Maiden than Queen. Oddly enough, you can judge this particular book by its cover. Comparing the magnificent cover art on A Twist in the Myth to the artwork for A Night at the Opera tells you almost as much about the differences in the two albums as actually listening to them.

A Twist in the Myth is packed with glorious (but not Hammerfall cheesy) power metal anthems, balanced by the occasional renaissance faire song (see Skalds and Shadows). I loved Fly, Carry the Blessed Home, and Another Stranger Me immediately, and it didn't take much for the rest of the album to quickly grow on me. It's an extraordinarily professional album as well, in every aspect from the musicianship to the vocals to the production to most especially the songwriting.

A Twist in the Myth is easily one of the best metal albums of 2006. It might not represent a big step forward for the band, but it is an extremely good power metal album that is more than worthy of the name Blind Guardian.

NOTE: Most versions of A Twist in the Myth feature an audio interview as bonus material. The interview is interesting enough, though not much different than what you'd find in Brave Words or other metal magazines or sites. I'd much rather have the bonus track (All the King's Horses) that went to the Japanese market. I know that Japanese fans are a big part of metal's success, but I can't help but be disappointed that there are parts of the Blind Guardian legacy that the rest of us continually miss out on.

A tighter, more concise album....but too short for the wait.......2007-05-10

(Note: the actual score for this would be about a 4.75).

Blind Guardian's last studio album, A Night At The Opera, was released in the spring of 2002. While their long overdue second live album was released in 2004, it has been a long wait for fans of the German power metal band for new material. Compounding matters was the departure of long-time drummer Thomas Stauch, for reasons which I'm still unclear about. When "Fly", the first single from "A Twist In the Myth", was released, there was more than a bit of controversy swirling around the band, and its direction. Was Blind Guardian "selling out", as overzealous fanboy types would say?

In a word, no. "A Twist In The Myth" is pretty far from any blatant attempt to pander to current trends, nor is it an attempt to merely tread water to appease that segment of the metalhead crowd which fears any change, no matter how minor. The biggest change you'll notice here is that the sound has been tightened up, if you will. Have no fear- you'll still hear heavily overdubbed, massively multi-tracked vocal harmonies and guitar symphonics, a la Queen. However, everything is more precise and "stabbing", and a little less sweeping and loose. The vocal harmonies have a tad fewer tracks layered, and the songs are a little more insistent in pace, and shorter in length. Those expecting another huge, lengthy epic such as "And Then There Was Silence" will be disappointed.

The songs themselves are pretty strong, with the possible exception of "Lionheart", which is lacking in a strong hook. The opener, "This Will Never End", is one of the band's stronger album-openers, although they have never been that great at choosing an opening track on albums after "Somewhere Far Beyond". "Otherland", "Turn The Page", and "Straight Through The Mirror" are all high-octane classics, filled with memorable melodies and guitar work. While "Fly" doesn't have one particularly outstanding hook (after all, this band is about the melodic hooks), it is an impressive evolution of the slightly electronicized sound from "Sadly Sings Destiny" (from their last studio album), and boasts a fair amount of atmosphere. Meanwhile, "Another Stranger Me" is pretty straightforward, but boasts a very catchy vocal line at the end of the chorus. The requisite ballad format is represented by a pair of tracks, the Queen-inspired funeral hymnal "Carry The Blessed Home" (inspired by Stephen King's "The Dark Tower- Book VII"), and "Skalds and Shadows", another of the band's medieval-styled ballads, in the vein of "A Past and Future Secret". "The Edge" and "The New Order" round out the album nicely.

My biggest problem with "A Twist In The Myth" is that, for a band which takes its time with releasing new albums, there's simply not enough music on this one. While I appreciate that they want to pare down the album to minimize filler, and the fact that they underwent a pretty major lineup change, I can't help but feel that this could have been more than it was. The new drummer/flutist/bagpipe-player, Frederik Ehmke, does an admirable job of fitting in with the band's over-the-top, yet straightforward style, although we have yet to see his long term impact on the sound. Hansi's vocals are, as par for the band's recent efforts, less roaring and more high-pitched, and the backing vocals, as usual, are first-rate. The guitar work is certainly emotional and well-structured, with plenty of adept fretwork that is a bit tricky, but never self-indulgent.

I'd certainly recommend this album to anyone who likes melodic metal and hard rock. I just wish the band had put more on record this time around. I can only hope that their release schedule will be more rapid in the future.

A New Direction for a Classic Metal Band.......2007-04-27

One thing that I think makes Blind Guardian particularly special among other metal acts is their fearlessnes when it comes to changes styles between albums. After all, Blind Guardian have played everything from Speed to Thrash to Power to Prog Metal, and have been mostly successful each time. In accordance with this tradition, which Blind Guardian seem to have set for themselves, A Twist in the Myth is no another "A Night at the Opera". It is just as polished as that album, but less produced, and with more standard metal songs.

It had to have been hard for the band to play the songs from A Night at the Opera live because of all the orchestrations. The band seems to have kept that in mind when recording this album. If you're expecting to hear Queen-like vocal sections like the ones in A Night at the Opera, then you are in for a disappointment. Likewise , Orchestrations have taken a back seat. Rather than elaborate, layered Keyboard parts, this album's keyboards are much more subtle. There's a few strange "nintendo-ish" sounds, as someone else pointed out, hear and there. It's almost reminiscent of what you might hear from an act like HORSE the Band.

This album is probably most like "Imaginations from the Other Side" then any other album, because it is probably the most diverse. There's Thrash Elements, Acoustic Ballads, Straight-up Rock songs, and classic Iron Maiden-ish Metal songs. All in all, this album is a good buy for Blind Guardian fans (except the ones who only like their early days, and even they might find something to enjoy hear) and fans of modern metal.

average.......2007-03-31

Not so good as the previous performances of Blind Guardian. Far away from the epic sounds.

One of their better, but not the best........2007-03-11

I have been a fan since Nightfall In Middle Earth came out and I have since bought all of their albums. I have to say that A Night at the Opera was good, but had me worried about the direction that thay were heading. I am glad to say that with this album, my fears are put aside (at least for now). It still has their new style with some old elements that I think is a good mix for them. I would have to rank this as their third best album with Nightfall In Middel Earth at number one and Somewhere Far Beyond at number two. I hope the best for them in their new future and with their new drummer (who is the right fit for the band).

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When the stuff is that good ...
Interesting side project
What I Always wanted done with Dylan!

Simple Twist of Fate
Dave's True Story
Manufacturer: Bepop Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000BDH5T0
Release Date: 2005-11-22

Tracks:

Simple Twist Of Fate
Youre A Big Girl Now
Just Like A Woman
I Want You
If Dogs Run Free
It's All Over Now Baby Blue
Youre A Big Girl Now (alternative mix)
Just Like Tom Thumbs Blues
Simple Twist Of Fate (Radio Edit)
Youre A Big Girl Now (Radio Edit)
Its All Over Now Baby Blue (Radio Edit)
BONUS TRACK: Blood & Bone Kelly Flint

Album Description

The Simple Twist of Fate CD had its genesis several months ago, when Dave's True Story was invited to play the annual DylanFest at a winery in upstate NY. The assignment was simple--the repertoire must be all-Dylan. The band members (Kelly Flint: vocals, Dave Cantor: guitar, and Jeff Eyrich: standup bass) picked their favorite Dylan songs and went to work on transforming them into the Dave's True Story style. Just before going onstage Dave commented, "either we're going to be tarred, feathered and run out of town for taking liberties, or they're going to love it." The audience apparently loved it, as there were many requests afterward from people to "buy the CD." The band had a great time doing it, so the next week they convened at Bennett Studios in New Jersey and recorded their Dylan program, including "Simple Twist of Fate," "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue," "I Want You," "Just Like a Woman," "You're a Big Girl Now," "Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues," and a classic Dave rendition of "If Dogs Run Free."

Customer Reviews:

When the stuff is that good ..........2006-11-10

The material DTS chose to cover here includes some of the very very best Dylan songs. Add a nice voice and some fairly standard pop-jazz arrangements and you have a very nice easy listening CD. Nothing that'll knock your socks off except Bob's lyrics delivered by a lovely voice, with subtle musical backing.

Nothing wrong with that.

Interesting side project.......2005-12-20

I think this is great-- a nice suprise from the group & Kelly Flint's able to make the
transition to Dylan songs very well. Also nice to hear Dave's more folk side of playing-- with still some nice little jazzy elements. I like all the 'Radio Mix' ones the most I think, & the slightly quickened pace of "Just Like Tom Thumb Blues" is a fine contrast to female covers like Judy Collins or Linda Ronstadt (& her lower voice too is distinctive contrast to them). I don't know if we need three versions of "You're a Big Girl Now," but interesting anyway. If you ever wondered what say, Peggy Lee, might sound like singing Dylan-- here's your chance. Maybe they can do some Joni Mitchell songs next!

What I Always wanted done with Dylan!.......2005-12-08

I have all Dylan's albums. I believe he is the BEST songwriter - bar none.
However his voice is not always what I want to hear!
I have always wanted to hear a "cool chick" do Dylan - Joan Baez was great - but hardly cool.
DTS have done a wonderful job.
I am a DTS fan, and also have all their CD's.
Please do more Dylan!
I will buy anything you can do by Dylan!

Here comes...el Son - Songs of The Beatles with a Cuban TWIST

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More substance than not
Magnificent
A must have for Latin Music Lovers!!!
Simply excellent.
Cuban Cheese

Here comes...el Son - Songs of The Beatles with a Cuban TWIST

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ASIN: B0000668G1
Release Date: 2001-12-22

Tracks:

We Can Work It Out
Hey Jude
Get Back
Here There And Everywhere
Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
Hello Goodbye
Nowhere Man (a capella)
Here Comes The Sun
Eleanor Rigby
For No One
Eleanor Rigby
And I Love Her
Drive My Car
In My Life
Because (a capella)
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Songs of THE BEATLES…with a Cuban TWIST.

Here Comes…el Son merges the spirit of The Beatles with the soul of Cuban music. It offers Beatles fans a rare bifocal musical experience: familiar Fab Four tunes rendered in grassroots Afro-Cuban rhythms. This musically rich CD also presents the music enthusiast with an exotic compilation of songs of the most famous Rock 'n Roll group in the world in styles never heard before.

HISTORICAL FACTS
Banned in Cuba during the early years of the revolution, Beatles music managed to break through and establish a following that endures to this day in Cuba. HCES emerges from that following as the FIRST record of Beatles songs played in traditional Cuban musical rhythms. It is also the FIRST record performed in English by Cuban musicians residing in Cuba.

Customer Reviews:

More substance than not.......2005-04-21

I was surprised by this album overall, as there were new takes on classics. Some do fall a little flat for my taste. But the simple act of recording it and paying homage to the brits was revolutionary if you believe the history behind this. Some cuts are a bit abrupt, as the syncopation and melodics seem to work against each other in a frenzy of forced rhythm that is neither here nor there. But when they get it all together it's magical. A good effort, original... with the heart in the right place and the harmonies do it justice. Only a couple may trascend the original. I'll never think of hello, goodbye the same way again. And here comes the sun glows with the light of a caribbean sunset, with the strumming of the "tres". While And I love her gains a wistful sweetness.

Magnificent.......2004-08-23

Very warm, thoughtful and enjoyable. A gem. Has a "sad" longing sound, the players must really want to be in Havana -without Castro- to have inadvertely influx that sadness in their adaptation's dna.

A must have for Latin Music Lovers!!!.......2004-03-04

As a musician and a Lover of the Beatles and Latin Music, This
CD adds style and Flavor to several popular Beatle songs.
From the upbeat Afro drums of "Hey Jude", to the romantic blend of percussion in "And I Love Her" to the a capella rendition
of "Because" {all sung with a really nice Spanish accent}

The Beatles captured the sound of a generation, this CD caputers
the soul of that sound through diverse Latin arrangements.

This is truly a valuble part of my muisc collection.

Simply excellent........2004-02-17

Although making versions of already famous songs guarantees success, these musicians have paid due respect to them by accompanying the lyrics with beautiful arrangements. You'll be delighted.

Cuban Cheese.......2003-05-14

I'm usually a fan of "tribute" CD's, unfortunately I found this one to be a disappointment. A few of the selections have interesting rhythmic and acappella arangements, "Because" and "Hello Goodbye". But most of it just comes accross as rather cheesy. It sort of sounds like a Carribean cruise ship band recorded this. It could use a little more edge. Where's Ry Cooder when you need him?

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5,6,7,8,'s Rock
Baam da Tweest
Pure rock & roll energy
I like every song!
Help, my ears!!

Bomb the Twist
5.6.7.8's
Manufacturer: Sympathy 4 the R.I.
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The 5678's
Teenage Mojo Workout
Let's Knife
Bomb the Rocks: Early Days Singles 1989
Golden Hits of the 5.6.7.8's

ASIN: B000003KYZ
Release Date: 1996-01-05

Tracks:

Bomb The Twist
Jane In The Jungle
Three Cool Chicks
Guitar Date
Woo Hoo
Dream Boy

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Three Japanese gals with tenuous command of the English language but a definite knowledge of good ol' garage trash & roll. Unlike many of their retro cohorts who recreate the sound and feel of '60s psych pop and punk, the 5.6.7.8's romp through '50s-styled raves with panache. What they lack in vocals they make up for in musical proficiency. All six tunes are outstanding. --Adem Tepedelen

Customer Reviews:

5,6,7,8,'s Rock.......2007-03-09

I'm not sure they even know what their singing but they really rock and have a great enthusiasim for the music. They could put many punk and R&R bands to shame. I totally enjoy this cd.

Baam da Tweest.......2005-08-19

I suppose you could say that the 5,6,7,8's are an acquired taste, but like any acquired taste such as Guinness, Ricky Gervais "The Office" or super-hot chillies, they are exquisitely enjoyable once they have grown on you. With a raw sound that seems as if it was these three girls in a small room with 1 microphone, 1 amp and their instruments "Bomb the Twist" is delightfully under-produced in a modern world of over-polished twee production and x-factor manufactured clones.
If you enjoy a cross between psycho-billy, punk and japanese pronunciation of Rock'n'Roll lyrics, you'll love it too.
Think Japanese Cramps!

Pure rock & roll energy.......2005-08-09

Transcending the gimmicks and bad girl image they've adopted, The 5,6,7,8's play with a raucous energy and enthusiasm that combines a love of rock & roll with a skill that's sometimes concealed by the bombast.

There's a raw edge to their playing, a fierce love of the music that comes across in every song. They're not playing for anything but the sheer joy of it. It reminds me of the pure, breathless energy of artists like Wanda Jackson and Little Richard -- pounding, rhythmic, full of the spirit and soul of someone who completely embraces the unbridled passion of the music.

From the first track (and check out the force of the vocalist whose voice sounds ready to explode during the second verse) to the last note on this too short CD, The 5,6,7,8's cut loose on an incredible set of absolute rock & roll fun.

I like every song!.......2005-07-28

I bought this CD for one song and ended up liking them all. This CD is a little 'off the beaten path' but all around fun!

Help, my ears!!.......2005-03-13

I would give this less if I could. I don't know what people see in this group. Woo Hoo is enough to drive anyone insane.

Average customer rating:

Boring and fake
If you want to have some fun, this album is definitely for you
Oh, yeah baby!
If you can't see them live, here's the soundtrack!
Time Warp

Twist Party!!!
Los Straitjackets
Manufacturer: Yep Roc Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000HKDEGK
Release Date: 2006-10-03

Tracks:

Twist Party
Twistin' Gorilla
Hypno Twist
Twistin' Out In Space
Kitty Kat
Footstomp!
Twist And Grind
Isn't Love Grand
On Tap
Do The Daddy-O
Domino Twist
The Mad Scientist
Prelude To a Twist
Twistin In The Rain
All Back To Drac's
Peppermint Twist

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If it's tempting to characterize this delightfully dizzy collaboration between Nashville's masked surf-rock acolytes Los Straightjackets and hip-swiveling Brooklyn burlesque revivalists The World Famous Pontani Sisters as postmodern, perhaps one should lie down until the feeling passes. As ambitious fusion of vintage instrumental rock, video dance lessons, lucha libre couture, Chubby Checker, Merseybeat, and rhinestone-chic this CD/DVD set can't be denied--or rivaled, for that matter. With Scottish choreographer/Freddie Garrity lookalike Kaiser George handling vocal chores and occasional channeling of Fred Schneider, the Straitjackets rip through a tightly executed set of twist 'n' groove originals and covers of Fats Domino's "Domino Twist," Robert Parker's "Twistin' in Space," and Joey Dee's "Peppermint Twist." The band takes a faithful left-turn into Liverpool '63, with KG paying affectionate homage to Gerry Marsden and Wayne Fontana on "Isn't Love Grand" before serving up a couple of Halloween-ready slices of loop-rock via "All Back to Drac's" and the infectious "Mad Scientwist." The equally kitsch-cool DVD contains lovingly cheeseball videos for the latter and "Twistin' Gorilla," as well as the Pontanis teaching the steps for the "Kitty Cat" and "Daddy-O" dances. It's a party package that's as musically accomplished as it is culturally ditzy, one that may leave listeners wondering just what decade--or century--they're in. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Boring and fake.......2007-03-10

I am a fan of Los Straitjackets, and love the Pontani Sisters. Somehow they managed to make a fantastic band into something very blah. This sounds like the music played by a fake band in a movie. Just boring, going through the motions, spiritless music. It is mixed awfully and all you hear is George singing. This record is no fun. The DVD is pretty amusing. The cameraman obviously liked Angie's breasts!

If you want to have some fun, this album is definitely for you.......2007-01-17

2006 meets the 60's. This album is beyond fun - it's catchy, sly, and chock-full of tongue-in-cheek kitsch. Strap on your dancing shoes and prepare to start twisting!

Oh, yeah baby!.......2006-11-01

The Masked Marvels are back and still batting a 1000!!! Considering the totally depressing state of rock n roll these days, this CD is a true tonic for the troops (to borrow from the BTRs!). I've listened to this CD so many times since I picked it up, and smiled each and everytime I hear it, that I'm beginning to turn into a foot stompin Transylvanian gorilla a go go in grand love orbit (or something like that...). What a great combination --- Los Straitjackets, The Pontanis, and good ol' Kaiser George. Link and Dale meet the Mersey Beat! What more could one ask for? Music is alive again --- and FUN! Muchas gracias amigos! Muy caliente! In summary: if you don't like this one, then, well, you're really twisted.

If you can't see them live, here's the soundtrack!.......2006-10-31

Nicely collected tracks from the 2006 Los Straitjackets/Pontani Sisters and Kaiser George travelling show will rock you! One of the coolest shows on the road this year combines three acts into one great experience. I'm sure that this was created for sale at the shows: that's where I grabbed my copy. And this, ladies and gentlemen, is what rock and roll looks like: showy, loud and memorable.

Accompanying DVD of the Pontanis at play is cute stuff; would've enjoyed seeing them live, as at the Abbey in Chicago where they melted the room with the best a-go-go moves since Joey Heatherton and the Ikettes, except the Pontanis really do it all better... honest.

Let's face it, radio right now sucks; there's nothing that you can dance to or want to play for another few decades. But for the cats with hi-fi goggles on, rev this CD up and have a blast. Add another CD to it if you can: Kaiser George and the Hi-Risers put this Scottish mod at the top of my Mersey Beat playlist. Whatever they're doin, please keep it playin'!

Viva Los Straitjackets!

Time Warp.......2006-10-06

The first thing I noticed about this release is that the drummer is gone. Jimmy Lester was a fabulous percussionist. He is now the second band member to depart (Pete Curry was not the original bassist).

The artwork is great, right down to the packaging. A DVD comes with the CD so there are two discs. What is different, also, is that the singer/sax player, George "Kaiser" Miller and the Pontani Sisters are playing a more prominent role in the act. If you have never seen LS live, they are entertainers first and musicians second. The Sisters are not musicians; they dance at the live shows.

The music on this CD is much simpler than the arrangements on previous releases. I like it because it uses shtick from the sixties and some of it just cracks me up. The offkey organ on track 15 is really funny.

There are 16 tracks and they are very short; averaging about two minutes. There are some instrumentals but nothing like their earlier material in length or complexity. If you have never heard Los Straitjackets you might want to listen to the first two or three releases to get their history.

I'm always amazed that some people dislike this band. They have such a great sense of humor. But I will caution that this latest effort is for fun and does not display the guitar heroics of the earlier recordings.

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A Twist of Jobin
Outstanding Collage of Music!
A Twist of Jobim
Twist This Open & Hit Play!
A Twist of "Just Great"

A Twist of Jobim
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Polygram Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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A Twist of Motown
A Twist of Marley: A Tribute
The Girl from Ipanema: The Antonio Carlos Jobim Songbook
Eliane Elias Plays Jobim
Wave

ASIN: B0000047DN
Release Date: 1997-03-11

Tracks:

Water To Drink (Agua De Beber) - Lee Ritenour, Dave Grusin
Captain Bacardi - Eric Marienthal, Dave Grusin, Lee Ritenour
Dindi - El DeBarge, Art Porter
Waters Of March - Al Jarreau, Oleta Adams
Bonita - Dave Grusin
Stone Flower - Herbie Hancock, Paulinho Da Costa, Steve Tavaglione
Favela - Lee Ritenour, Eric Marienthal
Children's Games - Alan Pasqua, Ernie Watts
Lamento - Ernie Watts, Christian McBride
Mojave - Yellowjackets, Lee Ritenour
Girl From Ipanema - Al Jarreau, Oleta Adams

Customer Reviews:

A Twist of Jobin.......2006-11-10

Not nearly as entertaining as " A Twist of Marley & ---Motown"

Outstanding Collage of Music!.......2006-11-07

This is a fantastic album! Outstanding to relax to or drive to. I have not stopped listening to it since it arrived. A worthy addition to the collection of anyone who appreciates fine music in this genre.

A Twist of Jobim.......2004-08-21

W-O-N-D-E-R-F-U-L-L !!!

A little piece of heaven for your mind :-)

Please you have to buy this cd

You need this cd like me :-)

Twist This Open & Hit Play!.......2004-07-24

When I 1st bought this CD in '98, I was unaware that it would impact my children's memories of laughter, love of music and special moments together. Now when my kids hear jazz, they ask - where's the 'Waters of March' or 'Girl from Ipanema?' and so on. I hope you'll be as impressed with this compilation as me & my family are. All of the artists have truly dedicated their super-star talents to honor Jobim, and rightly so. Enjoy & Ciao!

A Twist of "Just Great".......2004-01-22

I really enjoyed the interpretations of Al Jarreau and Oleta Adams on this CD of the great music of Jobim. Girl from Ipanema, one of my all time favorites did not disappoint. ...and Waters of March is superb! You're gonna LOVE IT!

Average customer rating:

Surprisingly Good for a 2 song single

The Denial Twist, Pt. 1
The White Stripes
Manufacturer: Xl Recordings UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000BOG2A2
Release Date: 2006-01-10

Tracks:

Denial Twist
Shelter of Your Arms

Album Details

Taken from the Duo's 2005 Album "Get Behind Me Satan" and Backed with the Exclusive Track "Shelter of Your Arms".

Customer Reviews:

Surprisingly Good for a 2 song single.......2006-01-24

Well to be honest, there's only two songs and man, that's not cool. But the good news is "The Denial Twist" is probably the best track off Get Behind Me Satan and "Shelter Of Your Arms" is the first instance of Jack White using a wah pedal - and it rocks. If the single's price isn't too steep for you and you're going to pay for your music, then this track is worth paying for. Jesus its $13 American... Okay so listen to it at your friend's house. But listen to it!! Because the extra track is really good. It has some wah guitar, a cool driving backbeat, some piano and some hauntingly/appropriately distant vocals from Jack.

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Great CD
An amazing voice and a worthwhile message!
Absolutely Wonderful!
Great music
anxiously awaiting

Since I Let You Go
Eric Dodge
Manufacturer: Racing Snail Records RSR
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000CA8PMS
Release Date: 2005-11-01

Tracks:

Anything For You (Eric Dodge)
What Would Elvis Do (Eric Dodge)
Since I Let You Go (Eric Dodge)
Mama Never Told Me (Eric Dodge)
My Best (Eric Dodge)
The Dash (Eric Dodge)
That's Who I Wanna Be (Eric Dodge)
It Ain't Love (Eric Dodge)
I Blame Me (Eric Dodge)
What A Concept (Eric Dodge)
When I Was Your Age (Eric Dodge)
It Ain't Gonna Happen (Eric Dodge)
Up A Creek (Eric Dodge)
Unchained Melody (Eric Dodge)

Product Description

The Debut Country music Nashville release by Eric Dodge.

Customer Reviews:

Great CD.......2006-11-01

This CD is awesome. I was lucky enough to hear Eric play in Utah and he has an amazing voice. There is no foul language and it is entertaining for the whole family.

An amazing voice and a worthwhile message!.......2006-10-27

I love this CD - Eric's songs range from the thought-provoking, to the nostalgic, to the just plain fun! I'm not even a big country fan, but I think that his music appeals to a wide range of audiences! To top it all off, everything I've heard about him and seen of him during interviews, shows him to be a very sweet, down-home, humble kind of guy, who just happens to have extraordinary talent!

Absolutely Wonderful!.......2006-10-24

I loved this CD. It has a good mix of songs on it from several fun and light-hearted songs to songs that provoke deep thought and reflection on life. Eric is very talented and I recommend this to everyone.

Great music.......2006-10-16

I love to listen to Eric Dodge's music and this is a great cd. It has been so inspiring to me. His music is not only entertaining, but it makes me want to be a better person - to really think about what I'm doing with my life...

anxiously awaiting.......2006-10-16

I was so lucky to see Eric in St Louis at a Flyfest and he sang a few songs. He is really talented and a great guy. I ordered the cd and cant wait for it to arrive. All I have heard is wonderful things. I am sure he will not disappoint.

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