Rock Me [Import]

Rock Me [Import]

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Product Description
Ruth Maria Renner's album "Rock Me" is the first highlight in her career. A career which she soon started after she arrived in the "Sweet City" of Berlin, Germany in 1989. On her path as a singer/songwriter she collected a lot of experience singing in different German Reggae, R'n'B and Hip Hop bands such as "Cultured Pearls". But first when she met "Moabeat" and started to work with them she was able to formulate her own song ideas. Furthermore she started to bring her own tunes life on stage. Sonar Koll. 2005.

Tracks:

Bring the Boys Home
California Dreamin'
Peace Train
At Seventeen
Love Is a Battlefield
Son of a Preacher Man
Counterfeit Heart
You're So Vain
Downtown
Solitaire

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Perfectly titled Uncover Me is a collection of nine cover songs and one original that allows Arden to show how emotion-driven music has influenced her along the way. The disc kicks off with "Bring the Boys Home" (originally a 1971 anti-Vietnam war song) that is especially moving with its refrain, "bring 'em back alive." The '70s hit "Peace Train" by Yusuf Islam (a.k.a. Cat Stevens) also delivers another powerful message in a gentle melody. True to Arden's musical nature, there are a handful of melancholic tracks, including the aptly wistful version of Janis Ian's "At Seventeen" and a moving, traditional take on the Carpenters' "Solitaire." The disc's one original, "Counterfeit Heart" is a definite standout of the slower numbers, one that seems awash with a '40s croon and ache. That track aside, the strongest parts of the CD come in the form of the sassy female-fronted melodies that bring out the best of Arden's style. Carly Simon's "You're So Vain," Pat Benetar's "Love Is a Battlefield," and Dusty Springfield's "Son of a Preacher Man" each allow Arden to infuse a little extra zest and oomph in her vocals. The only downside? That in choosing the songs, Arden didn't pick a number with a little more bite to it, such as Heart's "Crazy on You" or Joan Jett's "Bad Reputation," which would have allowed her to shake off the softness, if only for a while. --Denise Sheppard

Customer Reviews:

Different covers album........2007-03-07

Some people like to do things the easy way. Jann Arden is not one of them.
Consider her latest disc "Uncover Me".
For many artists, a covers album is a cop-out -- a set of tried-and-true tunes tossed off to plug the gap and fatten the wallet between discs.
But not Jann. And not for want of trying, either.
The Canadian singer-songwriter reportedly cut a disc of croony standards, but scrapped it as too downbeat (and coming from ballad queen Arden, that's really saying something).
Instead, she regrouped and recorded the fittingly titled "Uncover Me", a collection of '60s and '70s pop tunes that give us a revealing glimpse into her early musical loves and influences.
Listening to her glistening pop-rock versions of classics like Janis Ian's "At Seventeen", Carly Simon's "You're So Vain", The Mamas and the Papas' "California Dreamin'" and Karen Carpenter's "Solitaire", you can picture her sitting alone in her teenage bedroom after school, strumming an acoustic guitar and singing along with her turntable.
The timeless messages of Freda Payne's "Bring the Boys Home" and Cat Stevens' "Peace Train" resonate strongly without seeming heavy-handed, while her somewhat tongue-in-cheek cover of Dusty Springfield's "Son of a Preacher Man" is just a kick.
Most of the tunes are pretty faithfully rendered, with the exception of Pat Benatar's "Love is a Battlefield", which is recast as a shadowy ballad.
But no matter the setting, everything possesses Arden's usual undercurrent of melancholy -- even Petula Clark's sugar-spun ditty "Downtown" sounds ironic and resigned in her hands.
After all, Jann knows that forgetting all your troubles and cares is easier said than done.
Lovely, sensitive, beautiful!

Arden "Uncovers" Gems.......2007-03-07

Prime Cuts: Solitaire, Downtown, You're So Vain

To designate Arden as a one-hit wonder with her emotionally ravaging top 20 smash "Insensitive" is a caricature. Across the border on the 49th parallel, this chanteuse has been amassed with 8 Juno Awards (the Canadian equivalent of the Grammys) and she was also the receipt of the esteemed 2000 Prairie Awards Songwriter of the Year. However, for "Uncover Me," her ninth studio album, Arden has decided to give her writing kilt a rest. Save for one newly penned tune, this album finds Arden covering a wide array of music from Cat Stevens to the Carpenters to Pat Benator to Carly Simon to Pertula Clark to Dusty Springfield. Naturally such an adventurous excursion lend itself to being one of the most vocally challenging endeavors Arden has had ever committed on record. Unable to divorce herself totally from the originals, she does vocally import Karen Carpenter's vulnerability, Carly Simon's spitefulness, and her own skeptical bite, making Arden a much richer composite vocalist.

If a song could cut the heart like a stiletto it has to be the Carpenters' "Solitaire." A probable biography of Karen Carpenter's vacuous quest for true love, this piano-based ballad finds Arden cribbing Carpenter's forlorn and despairing purrs with great effect. Pertula Clark's "Downtown," though traffics with a carefree disposition, guises an ache of loneliness where the song's protagonist tries to forget her pain vis-à-vis window shopping. Arden's new composition "Counterfeit Heart," though not as melodramatic as the aforementioned tracks, is still a heart wrenching ballad of misplaced trust and broken promises to which Arden conveys with mastery. Also, emotionally lacerating is Janis Ian's "At Seventeen," a song of struggling identity that still speaks today as it did over thirty years ago.

Not one to be victimized by life's circumstances, "You're So Vain" is the perfect "get even" type of a song that Arden performs with sass and attitude. While she sticks too close to Pat Benator's "Love is a Battlefield" that Arden veers dangerously close to being enmeshed into a Benator soundalike. Similarly, a couple of misfires comes in the form of songs that are more "inspirational" in nature. Cat Stevens' "Peace Train," despite being a well crafted song about world peace with those intricate spiritual/Biblical overtones, has been done to death. And sadly Arden adds nothing new to it. Likewise, "Bring Home the Boys," with its over-produced backing, somehow gags Arden's performance.

Nevertheless, as far as cover albums go, "Uncover Me," albeit some too obvious choices, is a well selected opus. Further, the highlight is Arden's interpretative skill: soaking up the best emotional nuances of the originals and adding her own razor-sharp affections, these paeans beget an unflinching realism that is hard to resist. After all these years of experience, Arden has triumphantly channeled her best into the articulation of these songs.

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A Bit Pricey but Worth It

Call Me: The A&M Years
Chris Montez
Manufacturer: Umvd Import
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ASIN: B000GIXDZA
Release Date: 2006-08-07

Tracks:

Call Me
More I See You
Foolin' Around
Very Thought of You
Time After Time
There Will Never Be Another You
Where Are You Now
Because of You
Face I Love
Our Day Will Come
Going Out of My Head
Elena
Shadow of Your Smile
Once I Loved (O Amor Em Paz)
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Keep Talkin'
Love Is Here to Stay
Little White Lies [Album Version]
Just Friends
I Will Wait for You
I'm Glad There Is You (In This World of Ordinary People)
End of a Love Affair

Album Details

Many of the Songs on this Compilation, Despite Being Standards, were Unknown to Montez, but Most were Perfected in Just a Few Takes. Songs which Would Seem Alien to his Vocal Style Became his Trademark. In Total, Chris Montez Recorded Four Albums for A&m Records Between 1966 and '69. There is a Large Helping of Standards, from the Day and Much Earlier, Played in a Rhythmic Lounge-jazz Bossa Style by Seasoned West Coast Studio Musicians. Handclaps were De Rigeur, and as Laid Back as Chris's Vocals. The Blend of Styles was New, and the A&m Recording Quality Excellent, Still Sounding Fresh Today.

Customer Reviews:

A Bit Pricey but Worth It.......2006-09-24

I listened to Chris Montez's A&M LP's back in the 60's when they were selling in the stores but I had borrowed the records and had not bought them for myself. I bought two of his hit singles and still play them but missed some of the other songs in the original albums.

In addition to Chris's smooth vocals I enjoy the musical arrangements and backing vocals equally as much and some of the live performances retain a vibrant quality not often found in other " Live " performances.

In recent years when I became equipped for ( legal ) music downloads from popular download sites I was surprised that Chris Montez early Monogram recordings were available but not the songs he did for A&M. When I found this CD available I felt it was just a bit pricey but I did want to hear those songs and own them for myself on CD. I am often reluctant on buying compilation or re-issue CDs if they are not from the original label as you dont know if you will really get the original " Hit " version of the song that you remember or what the actual source was for making the CD you are buying. As far as I can tell the tracks featured in this CD are indeed the very same as featured on the original A&M Singles and LP Albums. The sound levels and quality may vary slightly from track to track indicating various sources may have been used in this compilation. If you want this music however, to me, it was well worth purchasing although I am still going to keep my eyes open for the original albums at flea markets, tag sales etc. For now however, I believe this CD is as close as you are going to get to having those original A&M Albums and this is close enough for me. The Hit Singles are in this one and some of the best Album Tracks as well. I would suggest buying this CD while they are still available.

Thanks, Polidor ( UK ) / Eclipse for making this compilation available.

She Loves Me / There's Love & There's Love & There's Love [2 on 1]

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Sheer class
A WONDERFUL "TWO-FER" BY JACK JONES!
Incredible Singing!
Incredible Singing!
Two Master Disks from a Vocal Master on 1 CD: Big Deal!

She Loves Me / There's Love & There's Love & There's Love [2 on 1]
Jack Jones
Manufacturer: Mca Import
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B00000B9FX
Release Date: 1998-03-31

Tracks:

She Loves Me
Real Live Girl
Our Language of Love
Close Your Eyes
When I'm Not Near the Girl I Love
I Believe in You
Lamp Is Low
On the Other Side of the Tracks
Wouldn't It Be Loverly
My Mood Is You
Hit the Road to Dreamland
I Get Along Without You Very Well
Night Is Young and You're So Beautiful
I Can't Believe That You're in Love with Me
Young at Heart
And I Love Her
Lovely Way to Spend an Evening
You Do Something to Me
Embraceable You
You Made Me Love You
While We're Young
There's Love and There's Love and There's Love
Tenderly
True Love

Album Details

Two Original LPs on One CD. Part of MCA'S 'Two on One' Series. Digitally Remastered.

Customer Reviews:

Sheer class.......2003-11-13

Back in the seventies, I learned the hard way that you never lend out your Jack albums. While I will never see some of that vinyl again, I welcome the chance to catch up on that and more with the hopefully ever-increasing CD back catalog.

There was something almost mystical about Jack's earlier recordings, and if I had to pick out one album that I would consider my favorite, it would be There's Love... which gave us the Jack anthem And I Love Her.

I know we're all going to disagree over his 'best' work, but with an artist of his caliber, you can only really talk about your favorite albums - another classic being Sings Michel Legrand.

Last I heard the man is still going strong, and still doing sold-out world tours, and from the last recent photo I saw, he's still outrageously handsome, dang it.

A superb double Jack set and from the look of Amazon's excellent database, one of several paired sets. Now I just have to catch up on the rest.

Brilliant.

A WONDERFUL "TWO-FER" BY JACK JONES!.......2002-08-15

This coupling of two of Jack's best albums offers the music lover immeasurable nostalgia, enjoyment and collectability all in one great CD. The first half of this CD latches on to the (then) recent bossa-nova craze and takes a handful of standards and lets Jack 'bossa-nova' his way through them. It's inspiring the way the arrangements sound so tailor made to old chestnuts like THE LAMP IS LOW, the underappreciated Hoagy Carmichael-penned torch song I GET ALONG WITHOUT YOU VERY WELL and the recent broadway hits of the 60's SHE LOVES ME and ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE TRACKS. But the real beauty here is the second half of this CD, the album THERE'S LOVE AND THERE'S LOVE, the charts contributed by Nelson Riddle (the only time he and Jack had the opportunity to work together) Nelson's work with Jack is much like any other work he's done with any other singer - flawless. A Riddle chart always got the best out of the singer, and this is more than evident as Nels and Jack put their indelible stamp on the Beatles' classic ballad, AND I LOVE HER. Other geniune treasures to be found are the old Al Jolson standard, YOU MADE ME LOVE YOU and the lilting WHILE WE'RE YOUNG. You'll find the title track with its lyric from the able hands of Sammy Cahn, THERE'S LOVE AND THERE'S LOVE a cute tune that may border on commercial, but it never comes off that way with Jack's tender reading and Nelson's thoughful chart behind him. A really wonderful "two-fer" to have in your collection!

Incredible Singing!.......2000-04-28

These two Jack Jones albums on the Kapp label from the mid '60's are long overdue on cd! The first album "She Loves Me" features songs with a latin beat, done superbly by Jones. The second album "There's Love & There's Love & There's Love" is a classic, which features the only time that Jack collaborated with the great legendary arranger Nelson Riddle. The songs are sung beautifully and smoothly by Jones, and the arrangements are incredibly lush. The album is an absolute classic. This cd is a must have for any Jack Jones fan and fan of the great popular standards!

Incredible Singing!.......2000-04-27

These two albums by Jack Jones from the mid '60's are a perfect example of what makes Jack Jones so great! "She Loves Me" features songs with a latin beat, done superbly by Jones. "There's Love & There's Love & There's Love" is a classic album featuring the only time that Jack collaborated with the great and legendary arranger Nelson Riddle. The songs are romantic and lush, the singing is silky smooth and top notch. The arrangements are unbelieveable. This cd is a definite must have for any Jack Jones fan!

Two Master Disks from a Vocal Master on 1 CD: Big Deal!.......1999-10-28

Incredible but MCA United Kingdom has done a better work on Jack Jones' Kapp originals than MCA America has. An entire album with arrangements by Nelson Riddle would be enough to enchant our hearts. So imagine one more excellent album in the same CD package.

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Confused About One Thing- Love The Album!!
Great pop!
This girl kicks booty!
Excellent in parts, but a little too much filler, amongst other things.
Our darling Aqua girl has grown up .... beautifully.

Play With Me
Lene
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ASIN: B0000ARLE1
Release Date: 2003-10-13

Tracks:

Virgin Superstar
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It's Your Duty
Play With Me
Bad Coffee Day
Here We Go
Bite You
Up in Smoke
We Wanna Party
Pants Up
Surprise
Scream

Album Description

2003 solo album from the vocalist for multi-platinum recording act Aqua, best known for the hit 'Barbie Girl'. 12 tracks. Polydor.

Album Details

Debut Solo Release from the Aqua Vocalist.

Customer Reviews:

Confused About One Thing- Love The Album!!.......2007-04-02

Something About Her Is So "Wind It Up"/"Holla Back Girl"/Gwen Stefani-ish. Anyway, My Question Is About The Song "Here We Go". Thats The "Totally Spies Theme Song" So Who Actually Wrote The Song And Where Does It Come From?...I Don't Get It...Why Did She Re-do A Cartoon Theme Song...Love It To Death, I Just Wanna Know If Im The Only One Who Noticed That

Great pop!.......2006-12-22

While it is sad to see Aqua go, Lene looks to have a promising career if she makes a follow-up to Play With Me that is anywhere close to as good.

Her voice isn't squeaky and "Barbie"ish anymore. She seems to have found her sex, and she uses it to the best of her ability on songs like "Play With Me",
"It's Your Duty", and "Bite You".

She also takes a stab at Stella Soleil's "Pretty Young Thing" which works fairly well. I believe it's her voice that makes this possible. She also originated the track "Here We Go", that Girls Aloud would later cover on their album What Will The Neighbours Say?

Her standout tracks, though, are "Virgin Superstar" and "Bad Coffee Day". I believe both songs fully represent what this woman is capable of, and I strongly believe she has a great future in music IF she can continue putting out material of this caliber.

This girl kicks booty!.......2006-08-02

This record is definitely heavier than the bubble-gum pop of Aqua. However, it's still packed with catchy tunes and dancable beats. It's all good -- you can't go wrong. My favorite is "It's Your Duty" but you're sure to find your own.

Excellent in parts, but a little too much filler, amongst other things........2006-03-13

I was rather suprised to trip over this CD and find out the lead Aqua vocalist broke out in 2003. Those expecting cover-to-cover good a la Aqua's "Aquarium" are going to be dissapointed, because some tracks are definitely filler. But like so many pop acts, Lene nailed a select few songs that will burrow their way into your skull. "It's your duty" stands out as the single of course. "Bite You" also works well, and "Up in Smoke" is similarly infectious, though some might dig deeper into the lyrics, realize Lene is harping on pot smokers, and move on.

Strange subjects is a good way to peg down some of the other reasons why this album isn't a 5-star affair. Lene seems to have caught "break-out fever", the sudden rush of independence causing her to stretch her boundaries a little too much and come off a little haphazard as a result. With a little more coaxing and guiding from producers, Lene probably could've grumpily put out a much better album at the expense of a bit of her pride...but unfortunately, sometimes artists get caught up in politics and don't realize it's about the music in the end.

Regardless of the flaws inherent in this album, if you like catchy eurodance-ish tracks and find this used for cheap like I did, you might enjoy it. But those who pay full album price may find themselves with a bit of buyer's remorse.

Our darling Aqua girl has grown up .... beautifully........2005-09-11

I bought Lene's solo album based on how much I loved her work with the wonderful (and disappointingly short-lived) pop band Aqua, and I was completely blown away by this album. While she was in Aqua, Lene's vocals were nearly overshadowed by the synth-beats and cute lyrics (not to mention having to compete with Rene! :)), but on Play With Me, Lene's vocal range absolutely shines.

Certain songs definitely stand out - "It's Your Duty" is a very fun and playful ode to - what else? - shaking your booty! The clever, sinfully wonderful lyrics on "Bite You" are very-well enhanced by the sing-songy, almost-childlike chorus - it's odd to hear such dirty lyrics sung in such an innocent voice, but the song works very well. And of course, the range that Lene displays throughout "Scream" is very impressive - we all know that Lene is very good at the high-pitched squeaks and squeals so famously displayed in Aqua's songs, but who knew she could also make her voice so low and sultry? I was definitely impressed. Other strong, upbeat tracks are "Virgin Superstar," "Surprise" and the title track, "Play With Me."

There are a few weak tracks - "We Wanna Party" and "Pants Up" spring to mind immediately, as they seem to be nothing more than mildly enjoyable filler songs, but the rest of the album is as strong, sexy and sassy as Lene herself :)

All-in-all, this album is a must-buy for any Aqua fan, or anyone who's a fan of playful pop tunes.

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Vibrania rool!
Hail, Vibrania!

Impossible Dream/Tomorrow Belongs to Me
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band
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River of Love
Long Hair Music
Hey
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Weights Made of Lead
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Ribs and Balls
Give My Compliments to the Chef
Shark's Teeth
Shake That Thing
Tomorrow Belongs to Me
To Be Continued...

Album Description

UK remastered reissue combines the glam-rock band's Vertigo albums, 'Impossible Dream' (1974) & 'Tomorrow Belongs To Me' (1975). 2-CD set housed in a slipcase. 2002.

Album Details

Two Classic Albums on Two Discs Digitally Remastered with Enhanced Packaging.

Customer Reviews:

Vibrania rool!.......2003-03-05

Finally I found this '75 album on CD, it is classic.
Every song is great. Harvey, though not very famous in US
had a big underground following here. "Snake Bite" guitar by Zal Cleminson is venomously catchy. In surround sound on disc cranked up "Give my Compliments to the Chef" gives new meaning to a satisfactory meal. Everytime I play any songs from these albums people notice and ask who it is. I highly recommend you
"Send the roadies out for more..."

Hail, Vibrania!.......2002-12-05

I first saw SAHB in the late 70s on Don Kirschner's Rock Concert and was instantly hooked. Alex and his band fully achieved what others of the era (Alice Cooper, The Tubes, etc.) could only dream of: full-blown kick-a** rock opera with heaping spoonfuls of sly sarcastic wit that really worked.

Alex drew from a broad pallette of styles and tastes to meld into his own fantastic constructions. Pay attention to what you hear, because in about 30 seconds he will swerve into an entirely fresh take on the theme. He weaves through the music absurd yet unforgettable lyrics which build to a strangely delightful mythology. Witness: "Come up and let me analyse you / Said the monkey to the weasel / And I'll paint your picture on the wall / If you can buy the easel / And I told my story to the cannibal king /Said baby baby shake that thing."

After 20 years without these albums, I recently bought this CD set. I instantly remembered all of the lyrics, and the hooks are better than ever. These 2 albums represent SAHB's best work, with "Tomorrow Belongs To Me" taking the prize for being solid from beginning to end.

Dream a Little Dream of Me: The Music of Mama Cass Elliot
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A good overview of Cass' recordings.

Mama Cass' Music

Excellent Compilation

God Bless Cass

The Essential Cass Elliot

Dream a Little Dream of Me: The Music of Mama Cass Elliot
Mama Cass Elliot
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Complete Anthology

Dream a Little Dream of Me: The Life of Cass Elliot

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ASIN: B0007OQDG4
Release Date: 2005-03-21

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Dream a Little Dream of Me
California Earthquake
Good Times Are Coming
Does Anybody Love You
Welcome to the World
Song That Never Comes
Disney Girls
One Way Ticket
Here We Go Again - Cass Elliot, Dave Mason
Listen to the World
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That Song
Move in a Little Closer, Baby
(If You're Gonna) Break Another Heart
Don't Let the Good Life Pass You By
New World Coming
East of the Sun (And West of the Moon) [#]
Make Your Own Kind of Music
I'll Be There
Words of Love - The Mamas & the Papas
I'm Coming to the Best Part of My Life - The Mamas & the Papas
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Dream A Little Dream Features the most comprehensive cross-label career overview of this great vocalist & larger than life musical personality. Compiled in consultation with her family to ensure that the choice of music studies the key areas of her musical career spanning the golden years of the Mamas and Papas through to her own stunning solo output including tracks previously unreleased such as 'Does Anybody Love You', If You're Gonna Break Another Heart', East of The Sun & West of The Moon' & Cass Radio Jingles. MCA. 2005.

Album Details

2005 Anthology that was Compiled by Mamas and Papas Expert Jim Pierson in Consultation with Author Eddie Fiegel, who Wrote Elliott's Biography. The Book and this Set Cover her Musical Career from the Early Days of the Mugwumps Through the Golden Years of the Mamas and Papas to her Own Stunning Solo Output.

Customer Reviews:

A good overview of Cass' recordings........2007-05-19

What is great about this CD is that it has true rarities by Cass , as well as the hits that she's known for. Firstly, it does have a good overview of Cass' hit singles DREAM A LITTLE DREAM OF ME, IT'S GETTING BETTER, MAKE YOUR OWN KIND OF MUSIC, NEW WORLD COMING, WORDS OF LOVE with The Mamas & The Papas and more. But what is great is the rare songs never on CD before like her 1972 RCA singles DOES ANYBODY LOVE YOU and [ IF YOU'RE GONNA ] BREAK ANOTHER HEART - 2 of my favorite Cass songs. Plus it has the unreleased EAST OF THE SUN WEST OF THE MOON , which is only found here. Plus, it has a few rare jingles that Cass did for Hardees in 1973. Also has songs from every solo album that Cass did, from 1968-1973.

It's not a complete career history , which would have to be at least 2 CD's. So, you don't get her early folk & bluesy numbers like WILD WOMEN or YOUNG GIRLS LAMENT with The Big Three from 1963, or The Mugwumps folk-rock from 1964. And of course it doesn't cover The Mamas & The Papas much, but then that's easily available & most fans own the group's recordings anyway. But it is essential for any Cass fan to have the rare tracks. The cover could have been a better photo, & the booklet is only 4 pages [ though the liner notes are good ], but the music is here & that's what matters.

Mama Cass' Music.......2007-02-11

I had forgotten about Mama Cass' solo career and was excited when I came across this CD for sale. It is a tad monotonous as pretty much all the songs are love songs, but it's redemption is the great voice of Cass Elliott.

Excellent Compilation .......2006-11-29

What a great voice! This is the best compilation of her music to date. As a bonus, it includes the previously unreleased song "East Of The Sun (And West Of The Moon)". Amazon, thank you for making this CD available to us in the USA!

God Bless Cass.......2005-12-07

This is a blessing! Just buy it - the remastering is brilliant.
Until they re-release all her solo stuff - this is worth it.
ADD TO CART.

The Essential Cass Elliot.......2005-05-24

God, she was good!! The sound on this disc is superb, and the selection of songs is excellent. The material sounds so fresh and new, it reminded me just how much I loved her music when I was first introduced to it 30+ years ago. It made me aware, again, of how much I miss her. A great sampling of her work!

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One of Oasis' best CD singles
a terrific CD single--Oasis' seemingly magic touch is on full display here
this import has 4 SONGS (NOT 3)!
Lots of creative energy from Oasis during this time

Stand by Me
Oasis
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Going Nowhere

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One of Oasis' best CD singles.......2006-06-21

"Stand By Me" is, by no means, Oasis' best single track, but the import CD single -- EP if you will -- is fantastic. "Stand By Me," though a bit cliche and overblown (in terms of sound and production) is a catchy, enjoyable tune. It is certainly one of the stronger tracks on the (widely panned) Be Here Now album.

But, if "Stand By Me" were the best song on the CD single, it wouldn't be worth buying. It's not. "(I Got) The Fever" is a solid rock song, with big guitars, powerful vocals, and a catchy, melodic chorus. "My Sister Lover" appears to be about an incestuous relationship. Lyrics aside, like "(I Got) The Fever," it's a hard rocker with a nice hook. "Going Nowhere" is slower Noel-sung song which, in terms of quality, is fairly typical of spare Oasis material. There have been worse songs that have found their way onto albums.

I have a lot of Oasis singles -- maybe all of them -- and this is one of my favorites. Good stuff.

a terrific CD single--Oasis' seemingly magic touch is on full display here.......2005-08-09

Oasis were already legendary by this time for their terrific non-LP b-sides, and by all means, the trend continued with the "Stand By Me" UK CD single. In addition to the great title track, you get 3 additional tracks, all of which are terrific songs written by Noel Gallagher, and of these, only "Going Nowhere" appears on the b-sides compilation "The Masterplan". The rocker "(I Got) The Fever", which somewhat recalls the Happy Mondays' "Kinky Afro", has jangly guitars, a bluesy guitar riff, and neatly switches from minor-keyed verses to a major-keyed chorus. The religion-themed "My Sister Lover" does have noticeably weak and surprisingly simplistic lyrics, but despite this, it's an irresisible rocker with an absolutely larger-than-life sound, with an ultra-distorted fuzzy lead guitar tone from Noel, and superb harmony on the chorus. The disc closes with the breezy, wistful ballad "Going Nowhere" which recalls Burt Bacharach with its electric piano and horn arrangement. For any genuine Oasis fan, this single ranks as a must-have.

this import has 4 SONGS (NOT 3)!.......2002-06-07

to add to the previous review the import version has 4 songs:
1: stand by me (title track of the single)
2: (I got)the fever
3: my sister lover
4: going nowhere

the previous review didn't mention "going nowhere." It's a dreamy ballad with french horns.

Lots of creative energy from Oasis during this time .......2002-06-05

Looking back, "Stand By Me" was a puzzling choice as a single from the mighty Be Here Now CD, which featured many other songs that were better. "Stand by Me" is catchy, if a bit monotonous, but the chorus is respectable and the song was written by Oasis during the band's height.

For my money, "(I Got) The Fever" and "My Sister Lover" have much more edge and get-up. Each song is vintage Oasis: Liam sounds great on vocals, the drums are subtle and Noel is free to go wild with a momentary guitar solo that swaggers -- like usual. My favorite on this CD single is "My Sister Lover," which is easily A-side material with bizarre lyrics to boot.

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Hard to track down, but well worth it if you enjoyed his debut
Very different from the first album
Better than the First
AMAZING!
FIVE STARS PLUS!!!

Part of Me
Kurt Nilsen
Manufacturer: Sony / Bmg Import
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00069JA0Q
Release Date: 2004-11-15

Tracks:

Singing the Song
Day Off
My Street
Never Easy
On My Mind
Before You Leave
For You
On the Road
Part of Me
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Hard to track down, but well worth it if you enjoyed his debut.......2007-05-08

As many other reviewers, I'm enjoying this album better than the first. Kurt's voice is excellent on both albums, but this time around we find a singer-songwriter putting his heart into it. Every song here is written or co-written by Nilsen, a bit less radio-friendly album, but with more depth than the first, these songs just seems more true to who Kurt is (at least from what I can gather about him). The production is often stripped down this results in a better, albeit less commercially successful album.

Very different from the first album.......2006-02-23

I was really taken by Kurt during the televised World Idol competition on TV and pursued his first CD very persistently until I was finally able to get it (it wasn't available in the US for a long time). I really liked it a lot. But I love this album. The first one was excellent pop music. This one is personal. Listening to the mournful words and delicate, sad melodies, I had a feeling something had gone wrong in Kurt's personal life to generate these tunes. On his website, a note near the bottom states that Kurt's relationship of 11 years with the mother of his two children didn't make it through his rise to world notice. He has turned his personal grief into beautiful, moving music that continues to pull me; I listen to this album just about every day and I am not the kind of person that usually does that. I just keep wanting to hear these lovely songs one more time. And Kurt's voice...well, if you're bothering to read this far, maybe you, too, are already a fan of his incredible voice. He has a unique tone that just kills me and he knows how to use it; he is so expressive and seems in total control of the effects he's creating with his voice. I just love him. Can't say enough good things about this album.

Better than the First.......2005-06-26

This is a great album. I liked Kurt's first CD but this is very, very good. I think Kurt's found his element. His voice is in great form and he sounds extremely comfortable singing his songs. Recommended buy.

AMAZING!.......2005-04-01

Kurt is probably the greatest artist the world have ever seen. This album is just unbelievable. Buy it!

FIVE STARS PLUS!!!.......2005-03-30

HOT! HOT! HOT! This album is full of original, hypnotic melodies! Kurt just doesn't skip a beat! A definite must-have for all Kurt Nilsen fans. Kurt has truly bared his musical soul for all the world to see. We love you Kurt!!!

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Excellent, but Expensive Addition to the Collection
This costs way too much.
The Gimme Gimmes are Evil Geniuses
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Manufacturer: Import [Generic]
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ASIN: B00005HTIZ
Release Date: 2001-02-21

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Album Description

2001 EP release for the punk cover band features 5 tracks, 'The Times They Are A-Changing' (Dylan), 'The Boxer' (Paul Simon), 'You've Got A Friend' (Carole King), 'Blowin' In The Wind' (Dylan) & 'Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me' (John/Taupin). Pizza Of Death Records. 2001.

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Japanese exclusive EP.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent, but Expensive Addition to the Collection.......2004-11-30

This is classic MFATGG - tight, fast and fun. The cost of the import is a bit high, but truly worth it. My favorite track include 'The Boxer', "Dont Let the Sun Go Down on Me', and 'Blowin in the Wind'. Again, the sticker price is a bit high, but worth it.

As for the 'review' from 'RedheadedSomething'.... if you do not own it or have listened to it, how can you review it? Go play some video games in your mom's basement and listen to Britney.

This costs way too much........2003-09-17

This cd is so expensive compared to the others, there is no point in buying this one. No I haven't heard this one yet but their other cd's are much cheaper and have to be at least as good as this one if not better.

The Gimme Gimmes are Evil Geniuses.......2003-07-11

Don't just take my word for it. Go. Listen. If you don't do it here, do it somewhere. They've got a web site you can Google up, but trust me, this is Punk even your mom can enjoy.

Turn japanese.......2001-07-02

This EP kick a**... It have 3 song from others MFATGG EPs, 1 song from new album, Blown In The Wind, and 1 previously unreleased song, Times They Are A-Changin, a Bob Dylan cover!! All the 5 songs show the energy of the MFATGG, and the best song for me is Blowin In The Wind...

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Some amazing songs
It did _me_ good.
Never mind the samples, there are some beautiful tunes here
solid power pop from underrated artists
My Favorite Band, But Not Their Best Work

Can You Do Me Good?
Del Amitri
Manufacturer: Umvd Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000063TAL
Release Date: 2002-04-15

Tracks:

Just Before You Leave
Cash & Prizes
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Last Cheap Shot At The Dream
Out Falls The Past
She's Passing This Way
Jesus Saves
Just Getting By

Album Description

2002 release & sixth album for the Scottish adult alternative act. The followup to their platinum greatest hits collection 'Hatful Of Rain'. Featuring 12 recordings produced variously by Commissioner Gordon (Lauryn Hill), Pete Smith & Kevin Bacon/Jonathan Quarmby. Highlights include the first single, 'Just Before you Leave' & 'Drunk In A Band'.

Album Details

The Acclaimed Scottish Pop Band Return with their Seventh Studio Album (Not Including Compilations). The Ever Poetic Justin Currie Continues his Unique Lyrical Observations on Life, Drink and Love While Guitarist Iain Harvie and the Band Round Out their Ever Melodic Rock /Pop Sounds.

Customer Reviews:

Some amazing songs.......2006-04-27

Del Amitri doesn't disappoint with this album. Several of the songs are as amazing as anything they ever offered fans: "She's Passing This Way," "Cash & Prizes," "Buttons on My Clothes," and my favorite, "Out Falls the Past," which features some wonderful background brass.

A shame they are no longer recording...

It did _me_ good........2005-09-10

More techno-slick than their other albums, but still unmistakably the Dels. Techno-slick is only to be scorned when it's all there is, which isn't the case here. More sharp, dead-on lyrics, melancholy reappraisal, obsession, poignant sweetness (they'd probably hate me saying that, but there it is), oh-bugger-off humor and a disgusted rant framed by those melodies, that music, and Justin Currie's voice. Not just his voice but how he uses it. It's really a bloody shame the band wasn't more successful/popular, particularly in the States. They deserved to be, as I've heard others say (one of them was Russell Crowe). My one regret is that I came to the table too late to see them play live.

Most excellent songs: "Baby It's Me," "Out Falls the Past," "Drunk in a Band," "One More Last Hurrah," "Last Cheap Shot at the Dream," "Just Getting By," "Buttons on My Clothes." As you can see, most of the album. The other songs aren't bad, either.

I'd like to know why they named the CD "Can You Do Me Good?" I have a few ideas, but they're probably nowhere near the mark...

Never mind the samples, there are some beautiful tunes here.......2004-10-04

I don't know of that many Del fans. That doesn't stop me from being one: they're one of my favourite adult alterna (or whatever you call them) rock bands with a flair for pop hooks that I don't find in a lot of 'hot' contemporary bands. 'Can You Do Me Good'establishes that faith. 'Twisted' was a great record, and the Gibson lines come back with "Cash & Prizes"...I don't know why very few people have mentioned that track on this review firum. "Buttons on My Clothes" is another great tune. The lyrical quality of Mr. Currie's sonngs have always been, well, lyrical, for lack of a better word. It's poetry, at its best. "Jesus Saves", for one, "Just Before you Leave", for another. Get hooked.

solid power pop from underrated artists.......2003-08-23

I finally got my copy of this long-awaited CD. I was hoping for a US release, but to no avail. Del Amitri once again prove themselves to be possibly the most underrated band ever. The band cranks it up with "Drunk in a Band," a great head-nodding pub song. The stand out track in my opinion is "Buttons on My Clothes". It ranks among their best and in a perfect world, would have been everybody's favorite song of 2002. Lyrically, Justin Currie is once again at the top of his game. The man just cannot write a lame lyric. You can always count on Del Amitri for great ballads. Here, "She's Passing This Way" and "Just Getting By" are two more great chronicles in the long and sorry love life of Mr. Currie. Songs like "One More Last Hurrah" and "Last Cheap Shot at the Dream" are somewhat prescient in their foreshadowing the band's recent split from their US label. Too bad for the masses, but not if you're willing to dig a little deeper for the truffles. Note: If you're a fan of brit-pop like Oasis, Travis and Coldplay, buy this and every other Del Amitri CD. I guarantee you those bands were listening to the Dels when they were writing.

My Favorite Band, But Not Their Best Work.......2003-04-04

This is a good Del Amitri CD, but it lacked something that I can't quite put me finger on. I think it's that a majority of the songs are simpy good and not great (a first!). However, if you're a fan (and I wish there were more of us out there, so that the Dels wouldn't be currently without a record label) you MUST buy this, even though it costs a little bit more. If you're just a casual listener and are looking for something beyond the obvious hits collections, go buy "Changes Everything".

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