Confusion

Confusion

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Product Description
Esteemed producers Fauna Flash take their genre-may-care attitude one step further with this lovely collection of remixed tracks from their esteemed full length, Confusion. From the uptempo dance bizness of Peter Kruder's Bum Rush The Discoteque mix of 'Tel Aviv' to the electronic dub of Pole's remix of 'Ten', Confusion is a testament to the world of possibilities that exist in Fauna Flash's music. Packaged in a Digipak. Compost Records.

Tracks:

Land Of Confusion
Sickened (Non-Album Track)
Land Of Confusion (Video)

Album Description

Enhanced CD single, taken from their album Ten Thousand Fists. Features two versions of 'Land Of Confusion', a cover of the 1986 Genesis hit (Main Version and Enhanced Video) plus the non-album 'Sickened'. Warner. 2006.

Album Details

Their Inimitable Interpretation of the Genesis Classic `land of Confusion. The Single is Taken from their Us #1 Album Release `ten Thousand Fists'. Produced by Johnny K (Soil, Three Doors Down) and Marked by an Abrasive Attack Led by David Draiman's Soaring Vocals, Disturbed Put their Metallic Mark on a Track that First Featured on the Genesis Album `invisible Touch'. The Original Version Hit #15 in May 1986. Includes Exclusive B-side Track.

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Good work, but a computer is needed to see everything..........2007-01-16

A few months back my local FM rock station played Disturbed's version of "Land of Confusion". I thought it was one of the better covers I've heard over the years; many bands do them with wildly varying results. It often boils down to how competent and how self-assured the cover band is. Since I have both heard the original Genesis version of "Land of Confusion" and seen the original video I was curious what Disturbed's video would look like. Disturbed's video was similar to Genesis' only in its relating to the period in which it was made; otherwise it's a much angrier, darker video than the original. Also, unlike the original puppet nightmare sequence Disturbed's uses traditional animation with much more violence. In my view, it's one of the better covers in recent memory. The other thing to be aware of is that a computer might be needed to play the video; my home DVD player registers it as a CD and to view the video content I have to use my computer. Still, even knowing what I know, if I had it to do over I'd buy this disc again.

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Beautiful Mess
Good times with the Youth...
Got no idols...
No Wave Masterpiece... All Hail The Old School
This isn't music; this is art.

Confusion Is Sex/Kill Yr. Idols
Sonic Youth
Manufacturer: Geffen Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000003TAD
Release Date: 1995-02-28

Tracks:

(She's In A) Bad Mood
Protect Me You
Freezer Burn/I Wanna Be Your Dog
Shaking Hell
Inhuman
The World Looks Red
Confusion Is Next
Making The Nature Scene
Lee Is Free
Kill Yr. Idols
Brother James
Early American
Shaking Hell (Live)

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful Mess .......2007-05-10

I don't like to give albums 5 stars unless they truly are a fave of mine. CiS comes close, but not quite. I wouldv'e given 4 1/2 if it was an option.

So this album is a mess. A brilliant mess of untuned guitars, stunning yet detached bass playing, and dissonant drumming (strange for a noise album). In My opinon this is Kims best album. Her vocals, while abrasive and completly out of tune (how i like it) are intense and grab u by the ears and won't let go untill the end of the song (in some cases longer). Also her Bass playing is pronounced more than usual, especially in her creepy droner Protect Me You. Her tracks are my fave ones on the album (Shaking hell, live Stooges cover I Wanna be Your Dog, and Protect Me You). In fact, I have never heard anything like PMY.

Thurston and Lee are crazy good. If you think the noise songs on Sister and EVOL are too much, hear this. They are not tuneless, they are positively Horrifying. Im scared to turn my volume up to loud, (as much as I want to), as I fear for the safty of my speakers (and my ears). They seem to try as hard as possiby to make the riffs sound bad, and as Bad as they are, it still sound euphoriuc. Although in my opinion their more structured than Evol and BMR, just in a different way. I prefer this to their later noise rock of plain guitar screeches. Here its just scary. Nightmarish as other reviewers say.

The drumming, is not Steve Shelley. I love him to death, but i think for the sake of this album it is a good thing. There doesn't seem to be much of a rhythem, probably because you can barely hear the drumming in parts, even though thy're not exactly quite. I wouldn't be suprised if the drummer (names escaped me) didn't even use a drum kit half the time. He might well have been smashing a bamboo stick on a dinner table. Theres absolutly NO structure to his drumming. And its perfect.

The added KYI EP is excellent. Dont buy the album without it. Shaking Hell live is awesome, and of course Kill Your Idols...

Buy it, but beware, it'll freak the hell out of you, and may find yourself regretting the purchase. Actually don't buy it if u found albums like Daydream Nation hard to get through, cos you won't have a chance.

Good times with the Youth..........2007-03-22

I don't know why everyone keeps saying this album is simply "artistic" chaotic noise. Sure it's loud, and often harsh, but it's also very dance-worthy. Songs like 'Nature Scene' and 'Inhuman' have a pretty solid rhythm flowing throughout. Buy this one to play loud in the car or on Halloween!

This reviewer's favorite songs: 'Making the Nature Scene', 'The World Looks Red' and 'Early American'.

(Brother James is better live!)

Got no idols..........2006-11-21

At first I was reluctant to buy this CD because everyone claims its such a huge dpeature from their other work. This is what started it all. This album is not such a huge stretch from alot of Sonic Youth's work, yeah it's a bit more tense, but there's alot of the same qualities that make this a must own of an SY or indie rock fan. 'Daydream Nation' is a much louder album. It's not pop but believe me if you like their other albums you will like this. Everyone acts like 'Goo' and 'Dirty' were so mainstream, they are good records but this is better by far.

Anyways buy this and Bad Moon Rising, two albums that perfectly accompany one another.

No Wave Masterpiece... All Hail The Old School.......2006-10-04

Basically this album gave birth to the Art-Noise scene in NYC. Frankly, if you do not like this album you are ignorant. You do not get art or music-as-art.

This isn't music; this is art........2006-06-19

I could see how lots of people would mistake this as a low-quality pre-grunge noise-fest which rarely contains any hints of typical song-structure and melodies, but that's because they think this is supposed to be a typical rock record. It is anything but.

I regretably admit to being one of the many who literally shook when first hearing this album. I couldn't even fathom how I had just spent money on it. Then, I decided to read the accompanied essay in the booklet and I began to get a stronger feel for the album and the points they were trying to make (whether sucessfully or unsucessfully, that's up to YOU to decide). So I listened to it again (with the volume considerably lower then before) and I eventually, over time (five or six listens), gave in to their sonic chaos and their disturbing "soundscapes" which are melancholy to the point of cliche-defying power and dark beauty.

One word of advice for any newcomers; this is literally the last Sonic Youth album you should buy. It's not necesarily their worst, but I can count five or six which are far superiour to this, and after listening to them extensively you will get a better feel for this glorious piece of art.

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Very good stuff
GFFG!!!!!!!!
lost the edge
High-energy punk rock
decent punk album

To the Confusion of Our Enemies
Riverboat Gamblers
Manufacturer: Volcom Entertainment
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ASIN: B000EQ4740
Release Date: 2006-04-25

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True Crime
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Biz Loves Sluts
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On Again Off Again
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Walk Around Me
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Lots of young indie bands call the music industry on its superficiality but few do it with such obvious distaste as the Riverboat Gamblers. On the feral, catchy track "The Biz Loves Slut," the Austin, Texas punk band looks at the world through the eyes of a record company suit and, well, it's brutal: "We think your songs might need a better hook/ I promise on the good book, it won't hurt/ I won't get it in your mouth." To The Confusion of Our Enemies, the group's second release, proves that no spreadsheets are required to make an album that matches passion and attitude with crafty riffs and knockout choruses. Meanwhile, freewheeling rock tracks such as "The Gamblers Try Their Hand at International Diplomacy" and "Don't Bury Me... I'm Still Not Dead"--which probably owe more to classic guitar rock heroics than the band would care to admit--reveal why Riverboat Gamblers was named by no less authority than Rolling Stone as one of the "Top 5 bands to break out at this year's SXSW." --Aidin Vaziri

Album Description

Since 2001, Texas's Riverboat Gamblers have cultivated a fanatical following with their rowdy energetic live shows that have led to supporting slots on tours with Flogging Molly, Hot Water Music, Burning Brides, and the MC5, as well as a 2005 stint on the Van's Warped Tour. "Don't Bury Me" will be included in the Van's 2006 Warped Tour compilation on Side One Dummy, and "Walk Around Me" is included on the "Take Action Vol. 5" compilation (Sub City/Hopeless), in stores February.

Customer Reviews:

Very good stuff.......2007-04-26

I'm kinda corn-fused why some people are rating this so low? Sure, it sounds different then their previous releases. Sure it's a bit more "polished" then previous releases. But that's not to say that this isn't a darn fine slab of rock. Great writing, big hooks, lightning quick guitars. What's not to love? I'd give it 4 1/2 stars, but one doesn't exist, so 4 it is.

GFFG!!!!!!!!.......2006-11-14

The Gamblers rule, if this is an unknown fact to you, then you are either deaf, never heard them, or just dumb. If the first or last are the case, then you are screwed, if it's the second, then buy this record, and treat your ears the punk rock ear candy that is the Gamblers. An intense live act, that causes physical injury to all those on stage. Playing songs that will recall equal parts Rocket From The Crypt, AC DC, Radio Birdman, The Rip Offs, and other classic yesteryear punk rock, but make no mistake, this rock is all 100% Gamblers!

lost the edge.......2006-11-10

i have seen this band live about 5 times back during the "Something to Crow About" days. i must say they rocked the house like no other each time. In my opinion Something to Crow About is a five star album. on stage Mike Weibe used to make fun of Good Charlotte. On To the confusion of our enemies the riverboat gamblers sound more like good charlotte than themselves. wasted my money. maybe it's the new lineup changes. all three previous albums are better than this one.

High-energy punk rock.......2006-11-10

I first heard of the Riverboat Gamblers from the Warped Tour 2006 compilation CD. As soon as I heard "Don't Bury Me...I'm Still Not Dead" I knew that I had to own the CD.

"To The Confusion Of Our Enemies" is full of punk rck with attitude, but on the other hand doesn't take itself too seriously. "Don't Bury Me" is a high-speed ballad, "Biz Loves Sluts" is a thinly-veiled poke at Hollywood, and tracks such as "The Gamblers Try Their Hand At International Diplomacy" and "Unicorn Shave Your Horn" are just the band messing around and having a good time.

With a sound somewhere that punk and alternative rock lovers alike can appreciate, the "To The Confusion Of Our Enemeies" is a solid addition to any rocker's collection.

decent punk album.......2006-09-08

This is decidedly not as good as "Something to Crow About". Not as many hooks or "singalongs" as STCA had, which is disappointing. The songs aren't as memorable, which is unfortunate.
But that doesn't mean it's not worth the money. There are a few really great gems such as "Don't Bury Me... I'm Still Not Dead", "The Song We Used to Call 'Wasting Time'", and "Year of the Rooster", which has a bit of a throw back to 70's style punk.
All in all, it's good, but not great. Again, it's worth the money but don't expect it to be better or as good as STCA.

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Lucky Boys Rock!
diverse power-pop
Great CD
Lucky Boy that I Listened
i never got to be your fred astaire

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Release Date: 2001-05-08

Tracks:

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Fred Astaire
Bossman
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Child's Play
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Never Like This
3 to 10/Cd's Caddy, Pt. 1
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Lucky Boys Rock!.......2005-05-27

I have this cd and every song is great...especially when you're playing it at parties. I have seen them play live, and they are amazing. Although they are a Chicago band, many people elsewhere are also realizing how great they are. I have met them, and they also help manage/tour with a great group called 15 minutes late (AWESOME BAND!) also from the Chicago area. I just wish more people knew who LBC were...fred astaire, breaking rules, 40/80,saturday nite,city lights and one to the right are my favs on the album, but as a whole its worth having! I was just amazed at how well they performed these songs live. This is one band that I expect to see more of. I think they will get more a fan base and become more famous in the near future. Everyone should go out and get this album and Committment.

diverse power-pop.......2004-12-14

alright, lemmie just start by saying that this album isn't as good as their newest one. If you're only going to buy one LBC album, make it "commitment". However, if you already have commitment, get this one next...

Breaking Rules- Awesome, really catchy and very much a power-pop gem 5/5

40/80- The verses aren't my favorite, but the chorus is awesome. Its got kind of a reggae/ska feel, as does alot of the album 3.5/5

Fred Astare- Amazing 1,000,000/5

Bossman- Great verses, and a really catchy chorus. Features beenie man 4/5

Do you miss me- Great piano work in the begining, although I think I've heard the chorus somewhere before 3.5/5

Childs Play- The rapping sucks, but LBC would do away with that all together later on ;) 2/5

Dumb Pop Song- Fans of pop-punk will like this one ALOT. nuff' said 10/5

Not about debra- I'm not a huge fan of the verses, but LBC can write a chorus like nobodys business 4/5

Saturday Night- The guitar work reminds me alot of GC's on their first album. The verses are good, and the chorus is pretty solid too 4/5

Never like this- Short but sweet acoustic song 4/5

3 to 10- Song about gettin it on in the back seat. Awesome chorus, but the screaming at the end is a little annoying 3.5/5

City Lights- I'm not a huge ska fan, but this song has me sold. The horns just blend in so well with the chours that its amazing 5/5

One to the right- The chorus took a little while to grow on me, but when it did, I was singing right along 4/5

Slip- the first three minutes are good, but once the song stars moving into its "ska riffs", I lose all interest. 8 minutes is way too long for one song anyway 3/5

The reason why I call this album "diverse power-pop" is because it showcases many different styles. Some were good, like the reggae and ska, but others sucked a**, like the rapping. Honestly, I probably wouldn't even own "TTG" if it wasn't for the fact that my friend sold it to me (w/o the case) for 3 bucks. I'd recommend this album if you like music from bands like Mest, Goldfinger or LIT (tripping the light fantastic era)

Great CD.......2004-06-02

This is some real punk mixed with reggae sounds. Out of the South Side of Chicago, these guys are awesome. If you like bands like Goldfinger or other ska bands, then you'll like these guys.

Lucky Boy that I Listened.......2004-04-30

oh man, i've had this cd for about 2 years since i accidentally saw LBC in concert. i hadn't listened to the CD for about a year til i put it in my car this morning. i can't believe i went that long without hearing these guys jam. the sound is powerful and forces you to dance, the lyrics are deep and ask you to sing along. Everything about this cd makes me think about my life and how we're all the same and different at once. it's impossible to try and tell you, but they've got something like a year 2000s bob dylan poet with a sound that sings just as strong! buy now!

i never got to be your fred astaire.......2004-02-17

i got this cd like 4 years ago and i LOVE it. i listen to it all the time and its just awesome. even though it is one of their older cds, i would recomend that everyone buy it because it has so many different feels to it. you listen to one song to pump you up and another to ease your pain. there is something for everyone on this cd. and a major plus is that stubhy has an awesome voice. so what are you all waiting for? go out and get it..
ps. also buy commitment (the newest one) and growing out of it. they both rock my socks too!!!

Ocean of Confusion: Songs of Screaming Trees 1989-1996

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An utterly perfect introduction to an unjustly neglected band
Best of?
Awesome band, good compilation
Why did it take until 2005 for me to hear these guy's?
Q: What kind of trees? A: Screaming Trees

Ocean of Confusion: Songs of Screaming Trees 1989-1996
Screaming Trees
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ASIN: B0009A1BFE
Release Date: 2005-05-24

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Who Lies in Darkness
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Ocean Of Confusion
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An utterly perfect introduction to an unjustly neglected band.......2006-12-10

The Screaming Trees are well known to close watchers of the alternative scene in the US in the early nineties. While other Pacific Northwest bands like Nirvana and Soundgarden were achieving nationwide success, the Trees attained notoriety only among the more discerning fans. Part of the problem was that while they cuts some amazingly great tracks, none of their individual albums rated as indisputable masterpieces. Their first several albums especially contain many weak tracks alongside utter gems. Even their two best albums, SWEET OBLIVION and DUST, had their weak moments. The problem is that the Pacific Northwest scene was on one level focused on album-oriented bands, while the Screaming Trees made great singles but less-than-spectacular albums. Their other great disadvantage was that they were simply not a good-looking group. Some of their were big, either in height or girth, and the frankly looked a bit menacing.

That is why OCEAN OF CONFUSION is a nearly perfect introduction to the Screaming Trees. And although I've enjoyed their albums, I find I almost never listen to any of their music except this compilation disc. In fact, if someone gets this and is truly blown away by what they hear, the next album I recommend them getting is not one of the individual albums, but a second compilation, ANTHOLOGY: SST YEARS 1985-89. That disc covers their earlier years just as this one covers the second half of their career. If one wants more after that, I recommend instead of more Screaming Trees, exploring the solo albums of the band's singer and songwriter Mark Lanegan, especially WHISKEY FOR THE HOLY GHOST.

But though the individual albums weren't great as albums, all contained a few spectacularly great singles. This anthology collects enough of these to prove that while other bands of the time like Nirvana, Mudhony, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains achieved more popular success, they were the equal of any of these bands musically and probably their superior. They in fact exerted considerably influence on Nirvana in general and Kurt Cobain in particular, who was quite the fan of Mark Lanegan. For anyone who wants to own the central works of alt-rock from the time when it moved from the periphery of popular music to its center, this album is indispensable. Few of the songs will be familiar, though "Nearly Lost You" was a minor hit at the time.

Another remarkable thing about this album is that there is utterly no filler. Every song is at least very good, while a number of absolutely spectacular. "Nearly Lost You," as I mentioned, was a minor hit, but should have been a major one. If you aren't hooked after the first two songs on the album, "Who Lies in Darkness" and "Alice Said," there isn't much point in going further. The rest of the album is more of the same, almost all of it very nearly as good. And some of it better, in my humble opinion. The three songs "Nearly Lost You," "Dollar Bill," and "More or Less" are about as good as any three consecutive songs you'll ever hope to find on a grunge album.

If you don't know the Screaming Trees but enjoy any of the bands associated with the Seattle scene in the early nineties, you will love this album. I personally consider this to be some of the greatest music produced by that movement. No one who loves music should be without this.

Best of?.......2006-05-18

I love the Trees, they're awesome and Lanegan has a stunning voice. I don't know if I liked this album as much though. I mean they only had 3 tracks from Uncle Anethesia but made room for 6 or 7 from Sweet Oblivion? They left out some key tracks and put in some sub par ones in my opinion...Bed of Roses wasn't included and it was like the key track off of U.A. Gospel Plow from Dust was left off and I thought it was an awesome track too .... Good cd but i'm not sure if I agree with "best of".

Awesome band, good compilation.......2006-03-19

I found this band through listening to QOTSA and the things Lanegan did with them. I'm glad I discovered this unique form of grunge rock, if one can call it that. My favorites were disappearing and Traveler. Some of the songs can be a bit bland, but overall this is a great CD.

Why did it take until 2005 for me to hear these guy's?.......2006-02-04

Really, I mean I'm amazed they never really made it big..maybe their timing was off or it was fate but in many way's they are as good as the other seattle bands that hit the big time. I kinda bought this disc on a whim...heard the sound clips and sounded slightly different/better than average. I like the vocals..very unique and the music is..although not maybe a 100% original (think late 60's psychadelic meets grunge) they never sound like something you have heard before.
Overall, I would reccomend the album if you like pearl jam or the seattle sound from the early nineties. The album was a lot better than I had expected and I was suprised I had never heard of the band before last year...too bad it took so long.

Q: What kind of trees? A: Screaming Trees.......2005-11-01

A well put together compilation, the bonus tracks make for a worthwhile investment even if you already have some or all of the albums. However, one question remains- where the heck is Bed Of Roses? It was their hightest charting track on the radio, afterall.

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One of the BEST guitar cds ever!
OLE

Tango Argentino

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Release Date: 2004-02-17

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71 Milonga

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If you want to find out if you'll enjoy this collection of guitar transcriptions, listen to track 7, the "Military Tap" by Mariano Mores. If you can resist the ingenuity of the arrangement and the verve of the performance, this disc is not for you. For further evidence, try track 13, Astor Piazzolla's "Midnight in Buenos Aires," an amazing example of Villadangos's imagination as an arranger. This guitarist, who comes from Buenos Aires himself, has obviously absorbed the tango tradition and idiom completely. You might think guitar solo arrangements would be disappointing, lacking the inherent color of the typical tango band. Not so in this exhilarating collection, which also juxtaposes internationally known tango composers like Piazzolla and Carlos Gardel with others much less well known. Villadangos also supplies his own helpful program notes for this completely satisfying, memorable recital. --Leslie Gerber

Customer Reviews:

One of the BEST guitar cds ever!.......2006-12-27

This is by far one of the best guitar CDs and the best performance I have ever heard. So far I have 3 cds from Villadangos and they are all brilliant. Strongly recommended!

OLE.......2004-06-07

This is a wonderful album of acoustic guitar music. I've always loved the Tango and the so-called "classical" guitar. This album brings them together delightfully. The album transports me to a smoke-filled Argentinean nightclub where the Tango is danced very passionately. I agree with the review to this album; tract 13 is wonderful.
If you are into the Tango or guitar music or just want to be transported, in your mind, to a different time and place, buy this disc.

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Landmark Album by Kinks combines Personal Anguish, Social Commentary, and Innovative Sounds
lots of fun and lots of poignancy--a Kinks masterpiece
Solid hard rock with a bleak worldview
Best Kinks CD on Arista
first concert i ever went to....

State of Confusion
The Kinks
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Release Date: 2004-09-21

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Landmark Album by Kinks combines Personal Anguish, Social Commentary, and Innovative Sounds.......2007-02-06

One thing that I greatly admire about Ray Davies - lead singer of The Kinks is that when it comes the music business, he isn't afraid to deviate from the formula. As a result of this, the Kinks became one of the most innovative bands of the Rock era. This is demonstrated on their 1980 landmark album "State of Confusion". This album would mark the peak of the comeback started by the Kinks in the late 1970s. On "State of Confusion" we would see Ray Davies integrate a combination of personal anguish (as a result of a broken marriage) and social commentary into the lyrics along with a potpourri of musical styles. The result would be an outstanding collection of tracks that stand the test of time.

There are really three phases to The Kinks. The Kinks started out in the 1960s as a "rebellious" group of rockers as part of the first British Invasion that would soon have a series of hits. I call this phase - "1960s Kinks". This phase goes from 1964-1971. "1960s Kinks" was a commercially successful period. Although this wasn't Punk Rock, many credit the style of the Kinks for becoming the strawman for the Punk Rock movement that would happen in the 1970s. It was during this period The Kinks were mysteriously banned from playing in the U.S.. The second phase is the "Rock Opera Phase" from 1972 to 1976. This was not a commercially successful phase for the Kinks. These concept/Rock Opera albums were not well received by the public, but eventually would be accepted by The Kinks fans. When the group made the switch to Arista Records, The Kinks went toward more of a Hard Rock/Rock Pop direction. This would start the third phase called "The Later Years" covering 1977 onward. There is a bunch of irony in this switch. The Kinks lost much of their popularity in the UK because this new style wasn't considered "in-step" with the UK's Punk Rock craze. However, The Kinks would suddenly become a major band in the U.S. - the very country where they were once banned from. During this time, even though The Kinks went in the Hard Rock direction, they showed that they could continue to ignore the "rulebook" for the music business by not going with the trends of that time (and basically doing things their own way).

Here is a review track by track:

"State of Confusion": The title of this song tells the story - it is someone who is in a "State of Confusion". The song has a hard-rock quality characteristic of the latter years of the Kinks. It also has an outstanding mantra quality to it. Listen to Davies integrate his own anguish when he sings "Should feel happy, should be glad. I'm alive and it can't bad."

"Definite Maybe": Jim Rodford's bass helps set the tone of this track very nicely while Mick Avory's drums are awesome throughout. This song has a new-wave quality to it. The title of this song "definite maybe" extends the theme of "State of Confusion". Great social commentary about the indecisiveness in society (and some nice humor when a computer indicates that Davies doesn't exist).

"Labour of Love": Pure commentary on marriage by Davies. Ray and Dave Davies provide some outstanding guitar in a dark Hendrix-sounding sample of "Here comes the bride."

"Come Dancing": This retro sounding song helped make this song radio-friendly for mainstream radio. This song has Ray Davies looking back to his childhood days. This song gives Ian Gibbons a chance to shine on keyboards.

"Property": This song is about breakup and divorce. No doubt a reflection of Ray Davies own personal life. This is a slow song that will grow on you.

"Don't Forget to Dance": This song shows Ray Davies with a Bryan Ferry-like crooning quality. This continues to tell more of Ray Davies personal anguish even though Davies sings this song as the one giving the "advice".

"Young Conservatives": A social commentary on the younger generation of the 1980s contrasted to the rebel days of the late 60s and early 70s.. Davies starts the song by saying "Have you heard, the revolution is over" and later says "Revolution used to be cool, now it's out of fashion". This song combines hard rock and punk elements.

"Heart of Gold": The Davies brothers shine on guitar again on this track. Davies explores the trials and tribulations of a girl growing up - yet she still has a "Heart of Gold". The bridge of "I couldn't understand your attitude..." is outstanding.

"Clichés of the World (B Movie)": This might be the album's forgotten gem. Great guitar intro to this song - and that continues throughout Davies compares those trite and overused things in life to a "B" movie.

"Bernadette": Dave Davies provides lead vocals on this track. The theme of brother Ray's personal anguish is evident as he sings "I don't want to leave you payin' all my debts; With that alimony, palimony, whatever it is you get". Almost reminds you of the Beatles' "Birthday" combined with some punk elements.

There are also four bonus tracks - all of which are outstanding. This includes an extended version of "Don't Forget to Dance". There is an unreleased track called "Once a Thief" that has a 60s beat to it - very catchy chorus. "Long Distance" and "Noise" are two songs that were released on a cassette version. "Long Distance" is a slow song that has Davies telling the story of being on the road in Australia. "Noise" combines retro-sounding rock elements with 80s hard rock elements - a terrific song.

The liner notes include lyrics to the original 10 songs and a write-up by Matt Resnicoff that tells the story of the Kinks during the "State of Confusion" period. All in all, this is an outstanding collection and truly a crown jewel in the Kinks' portfolio. Highly recommended.

lots of fun and lots of poignancy--a Kinks masterpiece.......2006-03-11

Originally released in May of 1983, "State of Confusion" is a superb Kinks album. Ray Davies, like usual, wrote all of the songs on the album (including all the bonus tracks on the 1999 & 2004 Velvel Records reissues), and he's absolutely on top of his songwriting game with a seemingly endless supply of great songs up his sleeve. Also like usual, Ray produced the album himself, and did an excellent job, keeping the use of synthesizers in check, and the band sounds wonderfully inspired throughout.

The Kinks really rock it out on many of the songs. The hook-heavy title track is a dynamic rocker with excellent backing vocal harmonies. "Definite Maybe" is wonderfully cartoonish with bracing guitar chords and highly amusing lyrics about getting the runaround in daily life with no one giving a damn. "Cliches Of The World (B Movie)" is a a captivating epic about a man who feels crippled by the day-to-day routine of his life and dreams about being taken away to some utopian galaxy, featuring Ray's unforgettable raging cries of "just an illusion!". The high-energy, uptempo "Young Conversatives" is super fun with its biting and sarcastic lyrics, plus the sudden and hilarious referencing of the Kinks' own "David Watts" at 1:32 of the song. The bluesy mid-tempo rocker "Bernadette", a song left over from the "Give The People What They Want" era, puts a standard rock 'n' roll riff to excellent use, plus it offers us some more biting lyrics, and Dave's lead vocal is spirited even if it's a bit off-key. "Labour Of Love" is admittedly a little weak--the lyrics, about how couples can become their own worst enemies, are kind of thin--but it's still reasonably catchy and entertaining, with an intro that consists of Dave Davies doing an amusing take on "Here Comes The Bride" that deliberately recalls Hendrix's famous Woodstock performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner".

Of course, there's also the reflective "Come Dancing", an irresistibly catchy, music hall-tinged pop-rocker that was a big time hit for the group. "Property" is an affecting ballad about what's left behind after a long-term relationship is over--it has a real understated power to it, with tender vocals from Ray and excellent use of Vocoder. "Don't Forget To Dance" is a slow-paced, atmospheric ballad with lyrics that try to give encouragement to a lonely, ageing woman--some of the lyrics feel badly forced, but it's still a really pretty and touching song. The excellently tuneful "Heart Of Gold" is an uptempo, country-tinged pop-rocker with jangly electric guitars and curiously affectionate lyrics which, as with "Come Dancing", seem to be written about one of Ray's sisters; it's marred a tad by Dave's somewhat sloppy vocal harmonizing on the choruses, but it's a minor gripe.

As usual with a Kinks album, there is some definite borrowing going on (whether or not Ray was conscious of it is another story). This applies especially to "Don't Forget To Dance"--it sounds extremely similar to the Kinks' own "Misfits", plus it borrows that 7 note piano/ vocal melody from the Rolling Stones' "She's A Rainbow" note-for-note. "Definite Maybe" seems to largely borrow its verse melody from the Yardbirds' "Over Under Sideways Down". "David Watts" gets heavily referenced in "Young Conservatives", not just at the aforementioned 1:32, but even more so on the ending. I just can't help but point this stuff out.

Making the proceedings even more worthwhile are the bonus tracks. The "original extended edit" of "Don't Forget To Dance" has minor but interesting differences compared to the album version. "Once A Thief" is a snappy, bluesy rocker with an irresistibly catchy chorus. "Long Distance" (which originally appeared on the cassette version of the album, but not the vinyl) is a gorgeous, wistful ballad--it's an easy-rolling, masterfully-crafted mid-tempo story-song spiked with soaring cries of the title. The disc closes in fun fashion with "Noise"--sure the lyrics are pretty trivial, but the chorus is undeniably catchy, and there's also an Eastern-flavor that crops up which is intriguing and effective.

All in all, a superb disc from one of the most compulsively appealing (i.e. best) bands ever--this ranks as a must-have for any serious listener.

Solid hard rock with a bleak worldview.......2006-03-04

"Come Dancing" and "Don't Forget to Dance" surely won the Kinks a lot of new fans in the '80s, but I'd be willing to bet that a lot of those new fans were blindsided by the album those two singles hail from. "State of Confusion" largely continues in the vein of "Give the People What They Want": jagged, abrasive hard rock.

The stabbing guitar and blaring synth of the opening title track set the tone for the rest of the album: harsh and bleak. Between anthemic choruses, Ray Davies paints a picture of a life falling apart one step at a time. Other standout tracks include the stark ballad "Property" and the upbeat, sentimental "Heart of Gold" which almost sounds like it belongs on an entirely different record. The album climaxes with the driving "Cliches of the World," a compellingly bizarre alien abduction fantasy, before finishing out with the retro stomper "Bernadette" featuring great tag-team vocals from both Davies brothers.

A couple of unappealing tracks ("Labour of Love," "Young Conservatives") keep "SOC" from reaching the level of "GTPWTW" and "Word of Mouth," but it's still a solid '80s offering from the Kinks. Recommended.

Best Kinks CD on Arista.......2004-10-21

This is the perfect starting point for discovering the Kinks 1980's output. This new SACD stereo (not multi-channel) CD boasts excellent sound quality, especially on a SACD player. The Kinks as a band have never sounded better. The production is as good as it ever gets for the Kinks. Ray Davies songwriting is in top form. A couple of mediocre songs don't detract from a CD filled with top shelf Davies musings. It was a troubling period of time for Davies, personally and professionally and the songs capture that "confusion" very well. The addition of the 3 bonus songs is what elevates this Cd overall from a 4-1/2 stars to a 5 star. No better indication of Davies' confusion during this time period is trying to understand how he could have possibly left these songs off the original issue. Buy it, crank it up to 11 and enjoy a great Kinks classic!

first concert i ever went to...........2003-05-09

.....and I still love the band and the album 20 years later. Life is a B Rated Movie is one of the greatest rock songs of all time, and as someone else so astutely stated in their review, worth the price of the album by itself. Ray Davies' dry wit will never get old for me.

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Lucky boys confusion - commitment

Commitment
Lucky Boys Confusion
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ASIN: B0000DD52X
Release Date: 2003-10-21

Tracks:

Champions Dub
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Broken
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Beware
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Blame
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How Is It Getting 5 Stars?.......2006-06-18

I'm not one to give many albums a 1 star. I can usually find some things I liked about it. I couldn't find enough on this album. I listened to it, expecting a fun record, following in the trend of 'Hey Driver'...geez was I wrong. The album offers nothing. It has that one song I just mentioned, which I should've just listened to on repeat for the time I used listening to the whole CD. I would've actually enjoyed it. I came extremely close to throwing this album out the window after I heard it all the way through. Worst song on here though is probably Mr. Wilimington. I've tried listeneing through the whole song many times, and it never seems to work. I always turn it off because it drives me nuts. The singing, I wasn't expecting anything good, just enough to work with the music, so bad vocals didn't really bother me. The music was terrible. Dare I compare them to The High Speed Scene for producing the worst album I've ever heard? I don't think I'd go that far, but it was pretty close. Do not waste your money or, more importantly, your time.

congrats.......2006-02-11

the three stars is only for the band and not the cd. i lovED lbc before this cd. now only one word really sticks out, hypocrites. congrats to the bossman, might as well be on trl.

THIS IS AWESOME.......2005-12-12

This is definately a great CD and a great band for anyone who likes those rock bands, but they do mix in elements of all the types of music out there, so almost anyone should like at least one of these songs.

I definately believe that if they really wanted to, LBC could become just as popular as any of those other bands out there, but because they do not stray from their topic of real life and life in their area, they just can't reach all auidiences, but those they do reach should praise them.

All the songs on this album are good, with favorites being Mr. Wilmington, Atari, Sunday Afternoon, South Union, and Ordinary. The bonus track is also good, being an extention of the first opening track, Champions Dub (you notice the same chorus in the songs, and a very similar rhythm)

With good music and great songs, I hope to see more albums by these guys, they RULE

Great CD by a Great Band.......2005-10-24

This is an excellent cd by Lucky Boys Confusion. They are a truly unique group that mixes it up and comes up with such great songs. Recommended listening: all of it.

Lucky boys confusion - commitment.......2005-10-23

Its not often that I give something in the pop-rock catagory a 5 star review, but "commitment" is more than worthy. Don't get me wrong, I like pop-rock, but it hasn't always been known for it's originality.

LBC's commitment isn't groundbreaking musically, but the hooks and melodies are what make this record so good. Each song has a strong sound, and none of them sound too similar to the next. For example, "sunday afternoon", "Atari" and "champion" are all at the opposite ends of pop-rock music, yet they don't sound out of place on the same record, written by the same band. Hint's of third-wave ska, reggae and punk can all be heard on "commitment", but they're all brought together by a strong pop sensible sound.

If bands like mest and fall out boy can become popular, than so can LBC. I bought this record early in 2005, and it still gets played to this day. usually when a band puts 15 songs on a record, things can get stale; but not with LBC's commitment. If you like the stuff coming outta chigaco these days, you should make yourself familar with LBC.

I. Champions dub...intro n/a
II. Hey driver...good first song, features aj popoff from Lit 4/5
III. Broken...(no comment) 4/5
IV. Mr. Wilmington...deep song about suicide sung in pop form. gotta love it 5/5
V. Beware...the closest thing to "pop-punk" on this record. very catchy, and wouldn't sound out of place on a dance-rock record 5/5
VI. Commitment...(no comment) 3/5
VII. Atari...a little formulaic sounding, but good 3/5
VIII. Sunday afternoon...A reggae, hip-hop style song. good ish 4/5
IX. Closer to our graves...morbid, but catchy. LBC can do songs like that 4/5
X. Something to believe...song about religion, or not having any, i guess 4/5
XI. You weren't there...(no comment) 3/5
XII. Blame...this song can get you pumped like no other on the record 5/5
XIII. South union...short and sweet acoustic song 4/5
XIV. Ordinary...(no comment) 4/5
XV. Medicine and gasoline...great closer, lots of energy 5/5
[HIDDEN TRACK I]...another reggae song, pretty okay 3.5/5

It would be very easy to give this record a 4, because that is what most of the songs average, but because this record never seems to get old, that makes it a 5. Get it today if you like pop-rock.

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How bands like this fall under the radar is beyond me
Love it.
Cheesed-out mainstream mallpunk.
Lucky boys are back
They ARE alive!

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Release Date: 2006-06-20

Tracks:

The Struggle
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When Bad News Gets Worse
Like Rats from a Sinking Ship
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How bands like this fall under the radar is beyond me.......2007-02-15

The Good
A catchy arpeggio section followed by an infectious riff leads you into "The Struggle (Getting Out Alive)." The chorus has a great structure and flow to it, and Stubhy's melodic vocals are quite encapsulating. "Cigarettes" has both a rock radio and pop radio appeal to it. The lyrical sentiments are genuine and pure and the chord progression and guitar work are easy to grasp on to. Guitarist Adam and Joe mix things up on "When Bad News Gets Worse" as one lays down some chugga-chugga riffage, and the other leans on straight strumming. "Like Rats From a Sinking Ship" is just as frantic and you would imagine the scene would be on an actual ship disaster. It's all about and vocal melody and guitar riffage on "Anything, Anything (I'll Give You)."

The Bad
Nada

The Verdict
How bands like this fall under the radar is beyond me. With just five songs, Lucky Boys Confusion will grab your attention and have you glued to their energetic and melodic sound until it's all over.

Love it........2006-10-09

These guys give the best live shows, EVER. The album attempts to capture some of the pure electricity of their live performances and succeeds. The only problem is that it is not a full album, which is why i give 4 and not 5 stores. I WANT MORE!

Cheesed-out mainstream mallpunk........2006-08-07

If you're looking for the missing link between mallpunk and N Sync, this is it. Lucky Boys have always had a mainstream sound, but they used to be a bit more eclectic and punky. Sure, the songs are pleasant to listen to, but so is anything on corporate radio. This EP is simply, completely devoid of bite.

Lucky boys are back.......2006-06-29

I didn't know if I would see another album by these guys, but I have to say, now that "How To Get Out Alive" is sitting in my CD player... i'm more than happy.

This album brings Lucky Boys Confusion back to their roots, I can almost feel myself at their superb live shows that they put on. The Struggle is probably my favorite track, it's truly awesome!

Loved it! A+

They ARE alive!.......2006-06-27

Lucky Boys Confusion have returned, after the demise of Elektra records, with this self-released EP of 4 new LBC songs and a cover of Dramarama's classic "Anything, Anything". The songs have a slightly tougher edge than in the past but feature the same peppy snap fans have come to expect, with an even slicker production quality. Now, if the band are known for their bevy of memorable hooks, this new material will more than cement that sentiment. Each track playfully struts its way to a chorus fueled with a sweet melodic power few bands can match. This is as catchy as it gets folks. No sense in naming any titles either, as each track is a stand-out! And as usual, not a ballad is in sight here. Plus, there are no ska/hip-hop types stylings this time out either. So, the only drawback is the fact that it's NOT a full album, because this new release rises above anything the band has done previously. No confusion here, this is KILLER!

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Handel: The Masterworks (Box Set)

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Release Date: 2004-11-30

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