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Track Listings

1. Corvette

2. N.M.Q.P.

3. Max.E.3. [New Version]

4. Max. E. 3 [New Version]

5. Max.E. 4 [New Version]

6. Isch

7. Loplop

8. Mexico

9. Ribosom

10. Toothpaste [#]

Tracks:

The Chronic (Intro)
Wit Dre Day (And Everybody's Celebratin')
Let Me Ride
The Day the Niggaz Took Over
Nuthin' But a "G" Thang
Deeez Nuuuts
Lil' Ghetto Boy
A Nigga Witta Gun
Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat
The $20 Sack Pyramid
Lyrical Gangbang
High Powered
The Doctor's Office
Stranded on Death Row
The Roach [The Chronic Outro]
Bitches Ain't Shit

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1989's Straight Outta Compton, by Dre's previous outfit N.W.A., may have shined the public spotlight on the genre, but The Chronic legitimized it. That is not to say that Snoop Doggy Dogg (The Chronic marks his debut) and Dre's raps are for everyone; the subject matter is the sex, drugs, violence, and politics of South Central Los Angeles, and the phrasing is explicit, to say the least. But The Chronic's real genius is the music. By breeding hip-hop, jazz (studio instrumentation includes saxophones and flutes), funk, and soul (sampled artists include Parliament, Donny Hathaway, and Isaac Hayes), Dre creates downright intoxicating grooves. If you can't feel The Chronic pulsating through your veins, maybe your heart's not pumping. --Bill Crandall

Album Description

Death Row Records. Digitally remastered and repackaged in jewel box in slipcase. Enhanced portion features the classic video Dre Day. 2001 reissue.

Customer Reviews:

CD.......2007-05-08

I have bought this CD about 6 times in my life since it has always seemed to dissapear. I love this album!!!

Classic.......2007-04-11

If you've listened to this, you'll know that the the subject matter is basically generic gangsta rap. I'll give you that there's some pure garbage gangsta rap out there (i think you know which people i'm talking aboutt here) However when its done right it can be amazing, and this classic proves that.

It's not my favourite of Death Row's classic era (All Eyez On Me) but definitely worth a listen. The skits are actually funny with some amazing g funk (which was the sub genre this album started) and some very catchy rhymes from all the Deathrow family, (Snoop, Tha Pound, Lady Of Rage)

The standouts for me are Nuthin But A G Thang of course), Lil Ghetto Boy (my personal favourite), Deez Nuuutz, Stranded On Death Row (fantastic compilation) and Dre Day (hilarious!)

A CLASSIC.......2007-04-04

This is one of the best CDs ever recorded. Taking genre out and just rating CDs for their quality, from start to finish this is one of the greatest ever. The music under the lyrics, the flow, the groove, the lyrics, the production. A masterpiece.

The Chronic.......2007-02-24

This is one of those albums that you will buy several times throughout your lifetime. I, myself, have bought this 4 or 5 times, twice when it was out on tape. I think Dr. Dre is one of the most intricate producers in hip hop. His production has been responsible for the igniting the careers of some of hip hop's finest. It's extremely accessible, yet still incredibly complex. His rapping is better than most of today's rappers. He has a deep, sort of laid back kind of flow. All of his lyrics are on point as well. This is stuff you can party to, as well as jam to by yourself. I understand that this record has been out for quite some time. I remember when it was released, long ago, I had to keep it hidden from my parents. I just feel it's my duty to encourage the new generation of hip hop heads to go back to their roots and see where a lot of the greats came from. Highly recommended.

The Chronic .......2007-02-23

The Chronic (intro)
Dre Day 8/10,
Let Me Ride 8/10
The Day The... Took Over 8/10
Nuthin' But A G thang 7/10
Deeez... 9/10
Lil Ghetto Boy 8/10
A... Witta Gun 7/10
Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat 8/10
The $20 Sac Pyramid (skit)
Lyrical Gangbang 7/10
High Powered 7/10
The Doctors Office (skit)
Stranded On Death Row 7/10
The Roach (The Chronic Outro) 6/10
... Aint... 10/10

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80's HAIR BAND
Very Pleased
still good
One tasty slab of hot air
not again

Skid Row
Skid Row
Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B000002INR
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Big Guns
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Can't Stand The Heartache
Pieces Of Me
18 And Life
Rattlesnake Shake
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Here I Am
Makin' A Mess
I Remember You
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Skid Row distinguished themselves from the legions of pop-metal bands of the late '80s and early '90s chiefly by their attitude, which was closer to Guns N' Roses than to Bon Jovi. They're also distinctive these days, mainly because they're still around. Though their debut is the most radio-friendly and least musically mature of their albums, it does have some excellent songs on it, including the slow but edgy "18 and Life" and the anthem (every metal album must have one) "Youth Gone Wild". Musical talent and vocalist Sebastian Bach's over-the-top delivery made this band stand out from the crowd, although these days the material on this album does sound dated. -- Genevieve Williams

Customer Reviews:

80's HAIR BAND.......2007-05-28

WHAT CAN YOU SAY ABOUT THIS GROUP OTHER THAN TOTALLY DYNAMITE. THERE DEBUT ALBUM WAS OFF THE CHART! GREAT SOUND AND GREAT SONGS. THE HITS INCLUDE "YOUTH GONE WILD","18 AND LIFE",AND THE BALLAD "I REMEMBER YOU".BUT ALL THE SONGS ARE PRETTY GOOD. CHECK THIS ONE OUT IT'S WE'LL WORTH A LISTEN.

Very Pleased.......2007-05-14

I would buy from here again, my Cd came perfectly and on time. Thanks Very much.

still good.......2007-04-22

I saw them live last year and I loved it. Don't laugh at me, you know you still know all the words. Wear your music proudly. Laugh at those ninnies in line to see Taylor Hicks, but not at my love of Skid Row.

One tasty slab of hot air.......2007-04-18

One of the most brilliantly numbskull heavy rock records ever to emerge from the 80's this debut album from Skid Row is a powerful mix of throwaway cliched sentiments and biting blasts of bile. This is a late 80's hair metal band but one you should buy into - as opposed to corporate dross like Tangier or Danger Danger. The reason? Actual fire in the belly. Actual grunt under the bonnet - a serious big block of pounding and reckless self belief.

Going into specifics is beside the point. This is an album that should be taken in it's entirety and as such it represents a hell of a party. Motormouth frontman Bach is in fine fettle, his infectious personality and blazing set of pipes cutting a swathe through the solid rawk rock provided by the guys.

Some critics did point out that much of this product was fairly, well, full of hot air. And that's tru to a certain extent. But compare this to stuff like Ratt, another dependable act of the time, or Warrant even? In relation to Ratt, this disc has huge 'X' factor that commands attention with it's great hooks and personality. Regarding the latter named hair band, well the full bodied attack and the full on assault and the psychologically haunting aspects of this album like the lyrics to 18 and Life means that posers like Warrant are blown away. This album scored five stars in Metal hammer upon it's release by then editor Chris Welch, who was nobodies fool.

My honest advice is that while this is not a flawless record it is a fine, fine hard rock record with weight and delicious sneer. So pick it up - heck it's cheap enough so why not take the plunge!

not again.......2007-01-08

This is yet another album from an 80's hair band with absolutely no talent. Youth gone Wild? Are you kidding me? If youth were actually living in the wild society as we know it would be seriously crippled. I can't beleive this music ever hit the airwaves and I should probly irrigate my ears with warm salt water for being exposed to this atrocity.

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A true Death Row classic!
Great production but lyrics can get monotonous
Brings Back Memories
Snoop Will Never Be Tha Same
Doin' it DOGGYSTYLE!

Doggystyle
Snoop Doggy Dogg
Manufacturer: Death Row Koch
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2001
Straight Outta Compton
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Life After Death

ASIN: B00005AQF7
Release Date: 2001-05-22

Tracks:

Bathtub
G Funk Intro
Gin and Juice
That Shiznit
Lodi Dodi
Murder Was the Case (Death After Visualizing Eternity)
Serial Killa
Who Am I? (What's My Name) ?
For All My Niggaz and Bitches
Ain't No Fun (If My Homies Can't Have None)
Doggy Dogg World
GZ and Hustlas
Pump Pump

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Produced by the infamous Dr. Dre with assistance from Mr. Suge Knight, Doggy Style was the first solo outing by Calvin Broadus a.k.a. Snoop Doggy Dog. Incorporating a straight gangsta vibe into the deep funk grooves pioneered by George Clinton and his Parliament-Funkadelic ensemble, Snoop and Dre dogmatically invent the "G-Funk" aesthetic. Espousing an irreverent dope, bitches, and guns mentality, Doggy Style garnered the Parental Advisory for explicit lyrics it sorely deserved. Still, Snoop's lazy-yet-acrobatic rap/drawl is distinctive and undeniably entertaining. With additional vocals from Tha Dogg Pound (Nate Dogg, Warren G, Kurupt, and Dat Nigger Daz), this disc is deceptively professional and musically quite slick. "Murder Was The Case" is practically an inner-city classic, while "Ain't No Fun" is another blunted, urban-rap anthem. Woof! --Mitch Myers

Album Description

Death Row Records. Digitally remastered, repackaged & enhanced classic. Enhanced portion features the classic video What's My Name. Packaged in a jewel box in a slipcase. 2001 reissue.

Customer Reviews:

A true Death Row classic!.......2007-07-05

This is by far Snoop's best project and he's had some pretty good stuff in recent years. This cd takes back in time when i was out there running the streets and doing my thing on the party tip. This album really put Snoop's career over the top.

Great production but lyrics can get monotonous .......2007-05-31

This album could've really been something amazing, but due to the constant repetitive lyrics Doggystyle falls short of it's potential. The production on here is fantastic, and there are some definite classics, but some might find it hard to listen to this album from beginning to end because the lyrics get incredibly monotonous.

Nevertheless, 'Doggystyle' remains a great release and possibly the best Snoop has put out. The funky production is great, and it features some classic tracks (Gin & Juice, Murder Was the Case), though my favorites are Lodi-Dodi (a spaced-out, kick arse track, my personal favorite), That Shiznit and the already mentioned 'Murder was the Case'. There's not a single awful track on here, and it features some great guests as well. Unfortunately, if Snoop would show some emotion once in awhile or rap about something meaningful this could have been something epic. As it stands, 'Doggystyle' is a great hip-hop release that will go down in history for numerous reason. I probably might have made this sound like a negative review, but I am only pointing out the cons over the pros because the vast majority of the reviews are proclaiming this as a flawless classic when it definitely has some problems.

Brings Back Memories.......2007-05-06

This is the first album I ever got. I got it in Junior High School from a friend on cassette tape and back then I was a very casual rap fan unlike now, but I have to say I loved it. I now have the 2001 re-release with 13 tracks. Every song is a winner and definitely helped propel the rap industry into the G-Funk Era in 1993 and 1994. Snoop's drawl definitely complements Dr. Dre's awesome melodic funk. I like this one better than the Chronic, and that one bangs too! One of my favorite jams here is "For All My N----z And B---es" where Tha Dogg Pound and Lady of Rage kills the track with relentless gangbanger flows over a bass heavy mobbin beat and loud whiny synths Dr. Dre popularized in the early to mid 90's. "G'z And Hustlaz" is interesting, for the beat brings in elements of rock n roll guitars and Snoop kills the track. He has one of the best flows in the game on this album. I really can't say much more that what has been already said. "Serial Killa" again brings in that whiny synth and Tha Pound and RBX bring so much heat to the table; all 3 kick such mainy flows right out the mental ward, what a classic. "Gin And Juice," "Doggy Dogg World" are what they are, classic G-Funk that stand the test of time; songs like those were repeatedly looked to for influence on other West Coast and even some southern albums in the mid 90's era. "What's My Name" definitely is bouncy, anthemic, and catchy over a P-Funk type sample, another G-Funk stable. If only rap was as passionate as Snoop, Dre and his guests were in this day of age. Timeless classic is the best way to sum up Doggystyle.

Snoop Will Never Be Tha Same.......2007-03-08

I bought the Doggystyle CD about 3 or 4 weeks ago. I had liked Snoop's recent singles like "Drop it Like it's Hot," and "That's That" but man, his singles from 93 are, there's no other word for it, classic. The singles "Gin and Juice and "Who Am I(What's my Name)" are phenomical. Unlike some rap artists, Snoop Doggy Dogg's work is almost always good rap music whether it's from Doggystyle to Tha Blue Carpet Treatment (I have both CDs) but his music was the best on this album for some reason. It might just be because I like this album the best or because of several differences of his music style.
Pretty much every song on here has amazing funky and West Coast beats unlike a lot of his newer music. Don't get me wrong, I loved Tha Blue Carpet Treatment but most of the beats on it weren't very...funky.
Snoop Dogg can still rhyme but not quite as well as on this CD. Like Jay-Z, Snoop spits out the right words at the right time(as I said on a Reasonable Doubt review). I don't know what it is but he's just isn't the same. Doggystyle is probably one of the most worthy rap albums of being a classic along with Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt, Dr. Dre's Chronic, and Eminem's Marshall Marthers LP.
As for his other albums... I'm not really writing this to explain them but most were quite good. Though I enjoyed Paid Tha Cost to Be Da Boss and Tha Blue Carpet Treatment, like I said, they're not the same. His next album, Tha Doggfather was a fine follow up but it's just not classic. Snoop Doggy Dogg will probably never be able to match this effort. Most of his fans know that and I think he does too. But I doubt it will be forgotten anytime soon after all of its impact. This is it. Snoop's 4x platinum Death Row Record album. A true classic, not an average modern rap CD that will be out of print in 10 more years.

Doin' it DOGGYSTYLE!.......2007-02-24

This album is a straight up classic from top to bottom. Every song is great including the intro and skits. Standouts include "Gin and Juice", "Tha Shiznit", "Murder Was The Case", "Who Am I"(best track in my opinion), and "Aint No Fun." This was the last album Dre produced the entire album for another artist and Dre's production did not disappoint. Dre took a whole lotta samples to create a G Funk masterpiece.This album was Snoop's so i gotta give credit where credit is due. On this album, he was young, hungry, and his voice sounded so smooth and on point which perfectly meshed with dre's beats. Snoop brought a whole new flow, look, and attitude to being a rapper. He's so different than any other rapper in the game and that's why I'm a fan. All guests on the album hold their own especially Kurupt sort of stealing snoop's spotlight on a couple songs. I think Tha Dogg Pound should always be the most heavily used guets on Snoop's albums because they got alotta talent and them w/ Snoop create the ultimate Dogged out team. I constantly listen to this album over and over and never get tired of it. I just wish the songs "Doggystyle" ft. George Clinton, "Tha Next Episode" ft. Dr. Dre, "Gz Up Hoes Down", and "Playing for Keeps" ft. the Convicts were included because each one is produced by Dre and each one is hot. i understand they wanted to keep the album short and sweet and that's why these tracks were not included, but they would make this album even crazier...imagine that? Death Row to this day still hasn't released these songs so i'm getting tired of waiting. This was Snoop in his prime although I also like Tha Doggfather, Tha Blue Carpet Treatment, Tha Last Meal, and a select few from "Da Game is to be sold not to be told" and "No Limit Top Dogg" but they still don't compare to "Doggystyle." His stuff with the Eastsidaz are also solid. People give Snoop a lot of criticism when they only hear his commercial stuff nowadays. Snoop changes his style up for every album and i understand that and i'm still a fan. All y'all Snoop Doggy Dogg haters need to slow up. Anywayz,I would like to see snoops last album with dre production on every song but this is highly unlikely but would be crazy. If not, we always have DOGGYSTYLE...my favorite rap album of all time. Other West Coast classics are Ice Cube "Amerikkkaz most wanted" and "Death Certificate", Mack 10's self titled album, WC-"Curb Servin", Dr. Dre "The Chronic", MC Ren "Kizz My Black AZZ" and "Shock of the hour", Bad Azz "Word on tha Street", Tha Dogg Pound "Dogg Food", Eazy E "Its On-187um killa", and so many others. West Coast rap all night betta yet foe life! and i'm out ssssssssssee ya......

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A fine studio effort!!
excellence and mediocrity
You'll be skipping over the furrows with this band
Adrienne Young
What do you say...

Plow to the End of the Row
Adrienne Young & Little Sadie
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A fine studio effort!!.......2006-08-15

Recording & mixing is excellent. Adrienne has such fine voice and style. All of the musicianship from the band members is quality.

excellence and mediocrity.......2006-03-21

Some of these songs are pure excellence! Young's arrangement and performance of traditional tunes is fantastic- good for a big fun family dance party. The original songs are eneven: Plow to the End of the Row is really good, but Home Remedy is sappy and gets old fast. A couple of political songs are well written and performed, but annoying in their suprficial treatment of complicated issues (or maybe I just disagree with her!). I bought this after hearing Leather Breaches on the radio and thought I would get a great old-time music album. What I got was a good folk album with some strong old time influence. If that's what you're after and you agree with her politics (she is admirably spunky) you will love this. If your looking for good old-time music you'll get about three excellent songs here and some filler.

You'll be skipping over the furrows with this band.......2005-09-27

Wow! what a great band. Heard "Wedding Ring" on XM Radio and promptly purchased both Plow... and The Art of Virtue. An easy way to raise one's spirits, put a smile on your face and want to dance. (And, that's just the music, before you listen to the thoughtful lyrics). Anxiously awaiting any music they produce in the future. Get both of these albums; all the tracks are exceptional!! Thank you Adrienne Young and Little Sadie for such fine music.

Adrienne Young.......2005-09-06

Sitting in a Starbucks, I heard a song of hers for the first time and loved it so much that I was compelled to ask Starbucks staff who was singing (had never heard of Adrienne Young before). After returning home, I went straight to the computer and ordered "Plow to the End of the Row" from Amazon -- and have since bought two more copies as gifts. Second best part: Her CD came with flower seeds!!!

What do you say..........2005-05-01

when you're speechless? Trust me, you will feel cheated when the CD is over. You'll wish it would go on and on. Adrienne Young is fabulous. If I had only one word to describe this music it would be "comfort". Thanks Adrienne and Little Sadie.

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Respekt
Greatest Album Ever
Rocks with controlled abandon
If this doesn't get you moving, check your pulse...
Definitely NOT 'WASTED TIME'

Slave to the Grind
Skid Row
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Respekt.......2007-04-11

Evidently meaning business this album is a serious play for critical acceptance and a shift of intent for the band after their debut. Skid Row was hair meta, albeit excellent hair metal. But Slave to the Grind is just excellent metal and very much in keeping with the bands stated heroes like Judas Priest. Almost every tack here is a winner, the rockers atacking with bite and the ballads "taking you to dark unsettling places where reflection collides with worry" to quote Martin Popoff.

rather than go through a track by track synopsis for this release I'll cherry pick a few tracks and discuss them.

Monkey business - Excellent metal, excellent. From a brooding intro to a blazing metalfest led by a visceral Bach this is top notch metal no matter what era you grew up in.

Slave to the Grind - Probably the heaviest musical track recorded by Skid Row. Not my cup of tea but certainly a heavy duty attack. Add silly grunt/gargled vocals and you've got a metalcore song!

Quicksand Jesus - One of the three disturbing ballads on display here. Playing this track followed by In A Darkened Room and Wasted Time in an unlit room is something only to be done by experts. Just make sure you don't have any sharp objects close to hand...

Get the **** Out - The only really whimsical track here and a welcome relief. The only track here that could easily be imagined slotting onto the debut. Which makes sense as it was first played live at the Hordern Pavilion, Sydney Australia on the bands tour to promote the debut, so was perhaps the first tune written for this album.

Mudkicker - After Monkey Business this is probably my favourite of the metallic tunes, psychologically driven along a regular theme with the passion of the bands attack.

This album is a classin and the fact that it's not regarded as such appears to be due to the way the band are preceived in hindsight due to their breakup/disintegration. And perhaps because of hte bands image prior to this release. But if your not sure about buying a disc by Skid Row then ditch your worries and pick this up now.

Greatest Album Ever.......2006-10-05

This is quite simply my favorite album of all time.
Bachs voice is extraordinary and he really unleashes his full fury on this album. This ain't "hair-metal", its heavy metal, and if you love heavy metal, then you'll love this album.

Rocks with controlled abandon.......2006-06-29

'Bass as he is known now because of the Super Group TV show on VH 1,is a rock legend, and rightfully so. He has pipes and knows how to use them. This is a classic 80's rock fest with all the power and verve to make you grit your teeth. Production could use a little tweaking, like a lot of the 80's CD's. A little bright, not enough mids. There is a reason that Skid Row still sells. This is good,crafted, and well sung rock. More original sounding than Poison or Warrant. More melodic than Anthrax or Motorhead. Great to play over and over, which I think is what the hair bands gave us. Don't think, just rock. Check out the underated Blue Murder CD made by John Sykes who was the guitarist and side singer for Whitesnake. If you like the 'Row, you will love Blue Murder. Great vocals too!

If this doesn't get you moving, check your pulse..........2006-05-14

Guns n' Roses and Skid Row were by far and away my two favorite bands during the late 80s/early 90s. In truth, Skid was a distant second, but second nontheless. They toured together in the summer of 1992 and I got the chance to see them when they came to my hometown. Wow! What a show. I had their first one and was expecting more "18 and life", and "I remember you" type stuff. "In a Darkened Room", "Quicksand Jesus", and "Wasted Time" are in that same mold. But, the rest of this disc is heavy metal at its absolute finest.

"Monkey Business", "Slave to the Grind", "Living on a Chain Gang", and "Mudkicker" are some of the heaviest and best songs ever recorded. Heavy doesn't always make it good. Hard rocking doesn't always make it heavy. But it all comes together - completely together - on Slave to the Grind. What these guys did on this disc is absolutely amazing. This is no doubt a timeless classic.

Definitely NOT 'WASTED TIME'.......2006-04-27

This is the second Skids album and on tape it was a bit different, there's one song here that I had never heard before (Get The F*** Out). This album is tough, edgy, social and totally reflects the time it was written in (drugs, corporate greed, futility - all that fun stuff). I love most all the songs on this CD but I think my favorites are 1) Psycho Love - a whole lot of fun and strangeness; 2) Creepshow - girl kicks boy in the teeth, is she trying to tell him something?? and 3) Wasted Time - a best friend sinks into the deadliness of drugs while those that love him watch - devastating!

Solid second effort from the guys - can't miss it!

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Great music
Not just pipes
Finally Found It!!
A thousand horse cavalry charge!
Updated Amazing Grace

Amazing Grace
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Customer Reviews:

Great music.......2007-04-05

The pipes, like a few other things, are something you either love or hate. If you are not a Scot, they may sound like someone is scalding cats. If you are Scot, or even partly so, they will make your blood boil. This album certanily does that. It has a mix of traditional and more upbeat music. The traditional "Amazing Grace" is fantastic and the last selection is an upbeat Caribbean rendition that is great.

Not just pipes.......2007-02-12

I purchased this CD looking for bagpipe tracks to listen to. The recording of Amazing Grace is flawless, and inspiring. However - much of this CD is the entire band playing more modern music (of course this album was recorded in the 70's). The pipe playing is excellent, but this is not really a bagpipe CD.

Finally Found It!!.......2005-08-03

I have been searching for a CD of this recording for ages! In 1971, when it was originally released, I was 10 years old and couldn't appreciate the album that my brother played endlessly. As I got older I started to miss it. I found a cassette copy several years ago, but am afraid to use it anymore for fear of it breaking. My brother told me he had found a copy of the CD at his local Borders, and since I don't have one in my neighborhood I checked good old Amazon!! I have just ordered and I am looking forward to receiving it. I'm not a music critic, but after hearing many pipe and drum recordings, this has got to be the best I've ever heard.

A thousand horse cavalry charge!.......2005-06-11

I judge bagpipes by Scotland the Brave. This is magnificant; like a thousand horse cavalry charge. The only problem is that, at 45 seconds, it is too short.

It would have been far better if it had been played once on pipes alone and then again with the brass dropped in behind the pipes. A thousand highlanders screaming across the battlefield, followed by the thousand horse cavalry charge. Just thinking about it makes the hair on the back of my neck stand and my blood pressure go through the roof.

This album is magnificent, but it could have been awesome.

Updated Amazing Grace.......2003-05-09

Having reviewed the original "Amazing Grace" recording by the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards from 1971 it seems that Amazon.com now offers a series of recordings that the bands released in the late 70 and 1980s under the same title. The first half of this CD contains tracks from a 1976 release of the bands entitled "The Lengendary Amazing Grace" In addition to a fine updated version of the now famous tune four years after its original world wide hit, this part of the CD contains some interesting selections for band and pipes. "Una Palma Blanca" is a true example of how the RSDG bands went to great lengths to explore the full combined sound. The regimental band supports the pipes with a variety of modern sounds including an electronic bass guitar which many military bands in fact use for concert purposes today providing as it does a useful Continuo bass line for a military band. "Theme in Glory" and "Turn on the Sun" are additional examples of just how good the RSDG bands had mastered the concept of combing their resources. These are truly exciting pieces to listen too. The regimental band shows its stuff with "Rockout" an arrangement of classic old rock music themes. The pipes and drums provide three medleys and are simply surperb. One can hear that a distinctive change had taken place in the ensemble sound of the pipe band since 1971. The RSDG drummers have incorporated the use of their tenor drums to creat an amazing drummers' accompaniment to the pipes. This innovation would become standard in the piping world, but it owes its origins largely to the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards pipes and drums. Listen to how magificent the pipe band sounds when they first enter to the 6/8 medley starting with "Macneils of Ugdale". You won't find a better sound even today. The Retreat medley starting with "Lochanside" is also amazing. Its worth getting the CD just for those tracks as well as the others. Perhaps the most haunting combined tune is an arrangment of Handel's "Largo" with the solo pipes doubling for the voice parts. Truly beautiful and moving.

The second part of the CD contains recordings of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards from the later 1970s. The listener will note that there is a subtle, but different recorded sound to the bands. They don't come across quite as clear as in the first 12 tracks on the CD. Again, there is the same rich selection of music with imaginative arrangements and unusual sounds. The regimental band gets highlighted more in these remaining tracks and the same versatility is still there. The "Slave Chorus" from Verdi's "Nabucco Opera" gets an interesting modern treatment. "Moonliner Rock March" is another great arrangement of rock tunes that gets the special Royal Scots Dragoon Guards touch. The pipes and drums are back with several combined medley's as well as two solo displays. The drummers show their stuff in "Drummer's Salute" displaying their modern percussion techniques that are still inspiring today for the pipe band world. All in all a worthy continuation of the "Amazing Grace" tradition that was started in 1971 and carred on since then. It's good to see that some of the many recordings the bands made through the years are now on CD. Enjoy the unique sound of the bands of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards who did a lot to popularize Scottish and military band music in general around the world. Truly a legend of "Amazing Grace"

Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue/Cuban Overture/Porgy and Bess Suite/An American in Paris
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As good as any Rhapsody

Good intro to Gershwin - Great gift

Outstanding performance and sound engineering

The Finest Recordings of These Four Selections

Gershewin is the Master of Mixing Jazz and Big Band

Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue/Cuban Overture/Porgy and Bess Suite/An American in Paris

Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
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ASIN: B000001GEK
Release Date: 1993-06-15

Tracks:

Rhapsody In Blue
Cuban Overture
'Porgy and Bess' Suite
An American In Paris

Customer Reviews:

As good as any Rhapsody.......2006-11-11

I've also got Bernstein and Wild and this Rhapsody is as good as any of them. But the real reason to buy this recording is for the couplings--which are far better than the rest. The Cuban Overture absolutely ROCKS.

Everybody gives you "American in Paris" with the Rhapsody, but, come on, Porgy & Bess AND the Cuban Overture vs. Grofe's Grand Canyon Suite or the Piano Concerto in C? No contest!

Good intro to Gershwin - Great gift.......2006-08-05

Bought this CD for our 7-year-old daughter for her birthday. She loves it. Certainly didn't listen to it once and set it aside. She even takes it in the car.

In short, it's a nice performance of some of Gershwin's best work. Very enjoyable.

Outstanding performance and sound engineering.......2005-10-24

I am not a sound engineer but, clearly something was done outstandingly right in the production of this CD. I have listened to this CD on several different stereo systems with the same result: crystal clear sound that gives the impression that the instruments are right in front of you. I would add that I do not have an SACD version of this CD, nor an SACD player, nor a hi-end expensive stereo system. Nevertheless, the sound quality of this CD was noticeably superior to that of the recordings of Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue and American in Paris that I have with Bernstein and Ormandy conducting. Part of the superior sound quality of this recording is due to its being digital, whereas Bernstein and Ormandy were recorded in analog. However, I have hundreds of other CDs that were recorded digitally and comparatively few have a sound quality that is as fresh, sharp, and, simply put, as outstanding as the one on this CD.

In addition to the freshness and immediacy of the sound, the playing of both the orchestra and of Levine as the piano soloist in Rhapsody in Blue are the best that I have heard amongst my various recordings of this work. I had never heard James Levine as a pianist before, only as a conductor, and was very pleasantly surprised at the excellence of his performance. There is a real joyful dynamic energy on this CD, together with a quality that is not apparent on the other recordings I own of Rhapsody in Blue - a feeling of playfulness, and even humor. I got the distinct feeling as I listened to this CD (several times, and always with great pleasure) that the orchestra and conductor/pianist were thoroughly enjoying themselves. All of the selections on this CD radiate with outstanding musicianship coupled with tremendous energy and love of life. This is one of my desert island CDs. I give it my highest recommendation.

The Finest Recordings of These Four Selections.......2004-03-13

George Gershwin (1898-1937) first made a name for himself as the composer of one memorable popular song after another--songs that have proven remarkably durable and have entered our collective consciousness to become "great standards" by which others are judged. In 1924 he began to leap the gulf between "popular" and "serious" music, and between 1924 and his untimely death in 1937 he created a number of famous works--but although he is regarded as a genius today, it was not so at the time. For then as now, "serious" composers and critics were an insular group, and many considered his fusion of jazz, strong melodic lines, and symphonic treatments at best pretentious, at worst common.

In the wake of Gershwin's untimely death, many of his works underwent a facelift of sorts, with various composers reworking the material in an effort to give it more snob appeal: the original arrangements were touched up, retoned, and in general fiddled with--and today it is almost impossible to find a recording of a Gershwin piece recorded as originally written. But here Chicago Symphony conductor James Levine accomplishes the impossible, restoring four major Gershwin pieces to either original or near-original condition.

The great reason to purchase this CD is "Rhapsody in Blue," which will come as a revelation to listeners accustomed to hearing the piece awash in strings, for here it is returned to all the sharp edged, strident, and jazzy glory of the original 1924 Ferde Grafe arrangement for the Paul Whiteman orchestra. And it is stunning, clean, a true period jewel that is ultimately the definitive musical statement of the Deco era; hearing it performed in this stripped-down original version is akin to seeing a beautiful gemstone purged of a vulgar setting and restored to true brilliance.

Also notable are "Cuban Overture" and "Catfish Row," both of which are performed essentially as Gershwin created them. "Cuban Overture" has never been one of Gershwin's most popular concert pieces--but listening to it here one is hard pressed to know why; certainly less melodic than other Gershwin constructions for orchestra, it is nonetheless a magical thing that combines a sense of ocean and tropical flavors to tremendous effect. "Catfish Row," of course, is drawn from Gershwin's opera "Porgy and Bess"--but should not be confused with the various suites typically heard, for it was actually arranged by George Gershwin himself and offers a pleasing (and to my mind far superior) variation on these oft-heard themes.

Unfortunately, not all of the original arrangements survive. (Liner notes indicate that even "Cuban Overture" is slightly effected in this regard.) The arrangements for "An American in Paris" received an overhaul around 1947; the originals have been lost forever, and it is performed here very much as we are accustomed to hearing it. Still, Levine and company give it tremendous style and substance in execution, and without knowing what the original arrangements were like we would be hard pressed to fault them in the performance.

Whatever the case, when it comes to these four selections, and particularly so re the legendary "Rhapsody in Blue," this is the recording to have. Everything here is flawless--and very often unlike anything you've previously heard when approaching these works. Strongly recommended.

GFT, Amazon Reviewer

Gershewin is the Master of Mixing Jazz and Big Band.......2001-12-26

Gershwin lived a short life but the pieces he made are marvelous. His fusion of jazz of big band creates a unique sound that is very pleasing. Listening to a Rhapsody in Blue, or An American in Paris always gives the feeling of a big bustling American city in its prime, full of rich color and glamour. Uneven, busy syncopated rythyms by the brass and percussion add the sense of the workaholic society of America during its time. It's the old timely sound to it all that makes Gershwin's so songs irresistable to the ear. Cuban Overture sounds equally robust and majestic, complete with native Cuban percussion, and the "Porgy and Bess" Suite, while operatic and huge in proportion, doesn't stray far from its jazz roots. The Chicago Symphony played the music with gusto and vigor, and James Levine thoughtfully interpreted each piece with the utmost care the way Gershwin had intended it. I highly recommend this piece to anyone with a fine taste in the big band, all-American sound. Of all the music I've heard, Gershwin's music sounds the most American of them all.

Into the Twangy First Century/Row vs. Wade

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Almost Genius
This Album Is A Ball!
Great Listening
Bad to the Bonegrass..

Into the Twangy First Century/Row vs. Wade
Run C&W
Manufacturer: Gottdiscs
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000FTJE8K
Release Date: 2006-07-31

Tracks:

Ballad Of the Burns Brothers
Walkin' the Dog
Medley: Unchained Medley: Flint Hill Special (Intro)/What'd I Say/Superstition/Stop In the Name Of Love
My Girl
Sweet Soul Music
Hold On I'm Comin'
Medley: Opus Taylor: Working In The Coal Mine/I Feel Good
Medley: Suite T: Wildwood Flower/In the Midnight Hour/Please, Please, Please
Medley: Bill's Medley: Can't Turn You Loose/I've Been Loving You Too Long
Itchy Twitchy Spot (Parody Of Achy Breaky Heart)
Let Me In
Medley: Hot Corn, Cold Corn/I Like It Like That
Reach Out, I'll Be There
Hold What You've Got
Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)
Papa Was a Rolling Stone
Spanish Harlem
I Second That Emotion
Chain Of Fools
Bring It On Home To Me

Product Description

1. Ballad Of The Burns Brothers
2. Walkin' The Dog
3. Unchained Medley: Flint Hill Special (Intro)/What'd I Say/Superstition/Stop In..
4. My Girl
5. Sweet Soul Music
6. Hold On I'm Comin'
7. Opus Taylor: Working In The Coal Mine/I Feel Good
8. Suite T: Wildwood Flower/In The Midnight Hour/Please, Please, Please
9. Bill's Medley: Can't Turn You Loose/I've Been Loving You Too Long
10. Itchy Twitchy Spot (Parody Of Achy Breaky Heart)
11. Let Me In
12. Medley: Hot Corn Cold Corn/I Like It Like That
13. Reach Out I'll Be There
14. Hold What You've Got
15. Signed Sealed Delivered (I'm Yours)
16. Papa Was A Rolling Stone
17. Spanish Harlem
18. I Second That Emotion
19. Chain Of Fools
20. Bring It On Home To Me

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

Almost Genius.......2007-04-24

I bought these when they were first released (1993 & 1994). Bought the first one "Into the Twangy-First Century" on a whim - because I recognized Russell Smith on the cover. Smith was/is the songwriter/signer for the Amazing Rhythm Aces, one of my favorite bands of all time.

I bought them and made a conscious decision to keep them in good shape thinking: "no way these oddball recordings would ever be re-issued." Glad I was wrong for you Run C&W newbies . . . welcome to the club! The musicianship is amazing. I mean, listen to this line-up:

VINCE MELMED:SINGER/SONGWRITER who has played with the Eagles, Bob Dylan, Jimmy Buffett, Dan Fogelberg, Bobby Womack, Rosanne Cash, J.D. Souther, Rita Coolidge and Danny O'Keefe.

RUSSELL SMITH: leader of the Amazing Rhythm Aces and writer of the classic song 'Third Rate Romance';

BERNIE LEADON: formerly w/ the Flying Burrito Brothers, the Eagles, and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band;

JIM PHOTOGLO: prolific singer/songwriter whose most famous song may be the #1 'Fishin' In the Dark' by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.

As Rug Burns would say, "'preciate it."

This Album Is A Ball!.......2007-03-26

I'm sure this album was intended as nothing more than a parody of '60s R&B music, with the humorous verse changes and anecdotes included. What transpired is a delightful version of these old standards done Bluegrass style by a very talented group of musicians. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it!

Great Listening.......2007-01-12

Greetings. I made the purchase and enjoyed listening. I took it to work, and it was an instant hit with my co-workers! We all listen to different styles of music, and we all love it! I ended up makeing a purchase of a second copy for one of my co-workers.

Not only is it, Just plain funny, but it is great to listen too at the same time. I recomend it to anyone, country music fan or not!

Bad to the Bonegrass.........2006-09-29

I bought these albums years ago, and somehow misplaced them; I can't believe that they are finally being reissued. Run C&W were doing bluegrass covers of Motown hits before it occured to anyone else; the difference is in their drive and passion for both types of music. Their music could easily descended into cornball territory if it didn't hit you so hard in the gut when you hear it. Highlights are "My Girl", "Walkin' the Dog", "Stop in the Name of Love", "Papa was a Rolling Stone" and on and on. Forget "Strummin' with the Devil"; these guys are the real Mccoy...

Michael, Row the Boat Ashore: The Best of the Highwaymen

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Reviewing the Highwaymen
The original Michael Row Your Boat Ashore and some competent but second string folk
Real not Manufactured
Terrific collection of memorable songs
Great folk music from the early sixties

Michael, Row the Boat Ashore: The Best of the Highwaymen
The Highwaymen
Manufacturer: Capitol
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ASIN: B00000DRCL
Release Date: 1992-06-16

Tracks:

Michael
Santiano
Cindy, Oh Cindy
Big Rock Candy Mountain
The Gypsy Rover
Three Jolly Rogues
Cotton Fields
The Carlton Weaver
Whiskey In The Jar
I'm On My Way
March On Broghers!
I Know Where I'm Going
(Marching To) Pretoria
Well, Well, Well
All My Trials
The Tale Of Michael Flynn
Universal Soldier
Work Of The Weavers
So Fare Ye Well
The First Time (Ever I Saw Your Face)
There Comes Alibama
The Sinking Of The Reuben James
Ramblin' Boy
Number #1

Customer Reviews:

Reviewing the Highwaymen.......2007-01-10

There are two or three interesting songs on this CD. The rest are dated and rather boring tunes.

The original Michael Row Your Boat Ashore and some competent but second string folk.......2006-04-28

Their big hit was "Michael, Row Your Boat Ashore," a 1960 original that
performed the rare trick of sounding extremely old and traditional. That
track, and 23 more, are present here. There are a few interesting stones to
unturn, including an early pop version of "Big Rock Candy Mountain" and a
cover of "The First Time (Ever I Saw Your Face)" that predated Roberta
Flack's hit by nearly a decade. But overall, this is rather tame, unexciting
folk ensemble stuff, albeit reasonably well sung and arranged. They're the
biggest musical thing to ever come out of Wesleyan University, and the
Monkees ripped off their logo, but you probably don't need to know more than
that, unless you've already dug pretty deep into the early '60's folk scene.

Real not Manufactured.......2006-03-26

Timeless and Beautiful - It was a time when "Image and Talent" was created on stage in front of an audience...
Not like today were "POP" it is created in the studio with countless overdubbing then marketed by mass media hype and awful lip sinking...YUK!
But! There is still great music being made everyday.
We just have to be aware of all the Roots, Grassroots, or what ever you want to call it, going on around the world...
"Thank Humankind for the Internet! Keep on Singin' & Pickin'."

Terrific collection of memorable songs.......2003-04-08

The Highwaymen were among my favorite groups when I was growing up, and I listened over and over again to their first five albums. This collection includes many songs from those LPs, and much more, including selections from three additional albums, a long-lost single, and the original cut of their delightfully self-referential reunion song: "Number #1".

Also: the liner notes are fabulous!

I highly recommend this CD!

Great folk music from the early sixties.......2002-09-14

Do not confuse the folk singers of the sixties featured on this set with the country superstars Cash, Jennings, Nelson and Kristofferson who also recorded and toured using the Highwaymen name.

These original Highwaymen are best remebered for Michael row the boat ashore (sometimes just titled Michael), a number one hit in Britain, America and other countries around the world, which begins this set. Cotton fields, originally written by Leadbelly, was a top twenty hit for the Highwaymen, though others have also charted with this song, including the Beach boys. Another famous song is The first time ever I saw your face, a massive seventies hit for Roberta Flack. It was written by folk singer Ewan MacColl about Peggy Seeger who later became his wife. The version here is very folky, true to the original.

There are several other well known songs here, including Big rock candy mountain and The gypsy rover. Even the obscure songs here are worth hearing. The general feel of the album is easy-going but upbeat - the sort of album that you can play as background music, but has plenty to offer if you give it dedicated attention. In particular, there is their very amusing song, titled Number one, about themselves. It shows that having a number one record will get you a lot of attention but doesn't guarantee further success.

Tracks:

Intro/Bomb First (My Second Reply)
Hail Mary
Toss It Up
To Live & Die In L.A.
Blasphemy
Life Of An Outlaw
Just Like Daddy
Krazy
White Man'z World
Me And My Girlfriend
Hold Ya Head
Against All Odds

Customer Reviews:

Favourite 2Pac album.......2007-05-12

"Watchin time fly I love my people do or die
But I wonder why we scared to let eachother fly" - Krazy

That's real from the realest MC, 2Pac - RIP.

I just had to bring him back.......2007-04-23

Dont get me wrong. I love All Eyez On Me. It was one of the best albums of 96 but it was missing the political side of Pac. The conscious side. On this album you get Pac's anger at other rappers but you also get some insight like White Man's World, Blasphemy and Krazy. Its unfortunate to hear the diss tracks like Bomb First and Against All Odds get more mention over White Man's World and Krazy but I understand where most people's heads are at. Standout tracks: BOMB FIRST, HAIL MARY, TOSS IT UP, TO LIVE AND DIE IN LA, BLASPHEMY, LIFE AS AN OUTLAW, KRAZY, WHITE MAN,S WORLD, ME AND MY GIRLFRIEND and AGAINST ALL ODDS. Filler: I never felt Just Like Daddy. Bottom Line: In 96, Pac droppped to classics, All Eyez On Me and The Don Killuminati. Pac's rhymes were great, the production was different but good. All in all it was a great album.

Perfect way to end Pac's career.......2007-04-10

It does seem more of a compilation than an album to me. It basically has songs for everything he had done in his career so far, for introspective we have "Krazy" and "Hold Ya Head", for political we have "White Man'z World", for outlaw we have "Life Of An Outlaw, for diss songs we have "Bomb First" and "Against All Odds" and so on. All in all its a classic album though ranks as my third favourite (behind Me Against The World and All Eyez on Me) The production shines once again and Pac never dissapoints. Highly recommended to all Pac fans who don't already own this

Tupac Black Jesus.......2006-09-01

First of all it would not make any sense for suge to have tried to kill Pac come on that little money he owed pac is nothing compared to what he's getting sued for now so all you idiots hush with that noise. Anyway this album is timeless you could listen to this in 2059 and it will still be relevant. True LEgend

2 Hot 2 Handle.......2006-07-24

As always, the towering genius that is Tupac Shakur flexes his muscles in this album, the first of many posthumous releases by the late rapper. However, this album has one great flaw (as pointed out by other reviewers): anger. A great deal of anger. Compare "The Don Killuminati" to 2Pac's magnum opus "All Eyez on Me". In "Eyez..." the blows of 2Pac's thug life tracks (e.g. No More Pain, one of the darkest songs in my catalogue) are softened by more poignant and concerned pieces (such as Life Goes On, Only God Can Judge Me, Shorty Wanna Be A Thug). Not so in his posthumous releases. On albums like "The Don Killuminati" and "Until the End of Time", there is little to hold back the rage. 2Pac's work has always been a reflection of his inner self, his soul (like good art should be; think of Mahler, Hendrix). Unfortunately, that soul was damned during the 11 months it brooded in Clinton Correctional. It is that damnation to a hell on earth that is manifest for all to see in the annals of "The Don Killuminati". Unless you wish to witness the darkest side of a man that music can show, don't by this album.

My alternative recommendation: "Me Against the World".

To learn more about Tupac Shakur, visit the 2Pac entry on Wikipedia.

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