Behavior Modification [CD-single]

Behavior Modification [CD-single]

Behavior Modification [CD-single]

Track Listings
 
1. Behavior Modification/We Will Rock You [Crowd Control Mix]
2. Behavior Modification/We Will Rock You [Bipartisan Mix]
3. Behavior Modification/We Will Rock You [Geyer Mix]
4. Psychoactive Drugs [Laced Mix]
5. Psychoactive Drugs [Uncut Mix]

Behavior Modification,Emergency Broadcast Network,Tvt,Dance Music,Pop,Popular Music,Techno
Extreme Behavior
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Some good songs but not solid throughout
  • Power Pop Returns
  • Gift
  • Hinder CD
  • For the love of all that is good and holy, stop. Now.
 Extreme Behavior
Hinder
Manufacturer: Umvd Labels
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000B7QOR0
Release Date: 2005-09-27

Tracks:

  1. Get Stoned
  2. How Long
  3. By the Way
  4. Nothin' Good About Goodbye
  5. Bliss (I Don't Wanna Know)
  6. Better Than Me
  7. Room 21
  8. Lips of an Angel
  9. Homecoming Queen
  10. Shoulda

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In the liner notes to their major label debut, Oklahoma City's Hinder endorse tequila, Belvedere, Crown Royal, Jägermeister, and Mr. Watson 540. In "Get Stoned," photogenic Austin Winkler (who sounds tougher than he looks) rasps, "Let's go home and get stoned." Later, he adds, "The break-up is worth the make-up sex you're givin' me." In "Bliss (I Don't Wanna Know)," the lead singer laments, "The vodka's running on empty." This is a problem because, "I can't stay sober/if it's over." But things pick up in "Room 21" where he meets a "b*tch" with "red lipstick and pale pink boots," who shows him a good time (yes, he said boots). And he doesn't even know her name! The days of big hair-and-spandex metal may be long gone, but in songwriting terms, Hinder's music is a throwback to the politically incorrect Sunset Strip days of Guns N' Roses, LA Guns, and Faster Pussycat. For some hard-rock aficionados, they will surely come as a breath of fresh air. For those with more refined tastes--a blast of stale cigarette smoke. That said, "Homecoming Queen" is surprisingly tender ("She never walked on water/'cause no one really saw her"), proving that way down deep inside, the frisky fivesome does have a teeny, tiny, little beating heart. Overall though, if the platinum long-player, which was cowritten with producer Brian Howes, has a message, it's this: Girl, you broke my heart and I hate you for it. Oh, and alcohol is good. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Some good songs but not solid throughout.......2007-07-07

Hinder's CD has several great songs but there are some sub par songs on the CD.

4 out of 5 stars Power Pop Returns.......2007-07-07

I picked up this CD because I liked "Lips Of An Angel", and yes I originally thought it was Nickelback (not really a fan of theirs). This music isn't rock or grunge, it's good old fashioned power pop, and who isn't a sucker for that! Hinder I think is a current version of Cheap Trick; catchy hooks, simple lyrics and a lead vocalist that fit the music well, and decent musicianship. Keep that in mind if you are thinking of buying the CD and you won't go wrong.

4 out of 5 stars Gift.......2007-07-04

This was a gift, so I have no idea if it was any good. It did arrive in plenty of time in the condition that was stated.

3 out of 5 stars Hinder CD.......2007-06-27

The first-half of the first song on this CD skips quite badly. The remainder of the CD plays perfectly.

1 out of 5 stars For the love of all that is good and holy, stop. Now........2007-06-24

Hinder is yet another unsightly liver spot on the already balding head of Oklahoma's fame-producing track-record. Not only was the "Lips of an Angel" single heinously overplayed (even in Oklahoma, it was just too much), it's belted out by a drunken-sounding man who jerks unnaturally around in the music video and picks the most disgusting song topics as though it will somehow make the public adore him. I'm surprised this man could ever possibly get laid again after droning on about cheating on his girlfriend with his ex or getting stoned and having make-up sex. How attractive. Not only is it frustrating enough to see them cast another dim light on the name of Oklahoma City (only to piss all over it), but hearing other people going on about Hinder like they're close friends is sickening me to death. The lead singer's sister actually graduated from my high school this year, and he robed her during the robing ceremony--during which a horde of girls in my class had to run over and get pictures on their cell phones with them and then plaster them all over Facebook and MySpace as if they had just gotten a picture with Jesus. I very nearly vomited, and suspect that I may have come dangerously close to popping a blood vessel.

Hinder: no one cares about your feelings, and no one cares about your music. In a year, you'll fade away, and no one will remember your name except for a sad few (and only because they happen to be your parents). Please think about relocating to Taiwan as soon as possible.
Extreme Behavior
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • its alright
  • Way Better Than Nickelback!!
  • Nice effort
  • worst band on the radio
  • Excellent
 Extreme Behavior
Hinder
Manufacturer: Umvd Labels
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000AYYU4S
Release Date: 2005-09-27

Tracks:

  1. Get Stoned
  2. How Long
  3. By the Way
  4. Nothin' Good About Goodbye
  5. Bliss (I Don't Wanna Know)
  6. Better Than Me
  7. Room 21
  8. Lips of an Angel
  9. Homecoming Queen
  10. Shoulda

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars its alright.......2007-01-20

Everyone is saying they are a nickelback ripoff. I dont think that, but i love nickelback and i just like hinder. My favorite song on the cd is get stoned. Awesome track. I can listen to about 6 of the songs on this cd before switching cds, whereas Nickelback i can put any one of their cds in and listen for hours.

Now nickelback was a little rocky in the start of thier music career. just listen to curb, and then listen to for all the right reasons. Each band has to find out what their style is and what their good at. Hinder will be a music force sooner or later i have no doubt but this cd is ok. I found that it does grow on you though.

5 out of 5 stars Way Better Than Nickelback!!.......2007-01-13

I listened to this CD and absolutely fell in love with it. They sing with so much passion, you can tell they like to perform. I got this CD from my brother for Christmas and I am so glad he did. I would love to go to one of their concerts when they come to town. It makes you want to get up and dance and sing with them. It's way, way better than Nickelback or any of the other wannabe's. This band is the real deal. I hope they come out with a second CD. I know it'll be outstanding. KEEP ROCKIN' HINDER!

3 out of 5 stars Nice effort.......2007-01-10

I obviously bought this CD for "Lips of an Angel." There are a couple of other good tracks - overall decent music and worth the buy. I think the songwriting is a little immature, but Hinder makes up for it with sheer enthusiasm and raw emotion. They clearly love to perform.

1 out of 5 stars worst band on the radio.......2006-12-31

everything about this band sucks... music is generic... lyrics are corny and sappy and pathetic. how many times can you hear the same songs over and over until you realize how bad they are. "lips of an angel" is hands down the most anoying song that has come along in the past 5 years. all the other songs are wanting to be nickelback part 2. except this band starts where nickelback is at now... writing crappy sappy songs... anybody who buys this album is a mindless drone who lets the media pick what is good music to them. try listening to good music. there are bands out there that may have some of the same style but they do not suck as much as these guys... worst album of 06 by far

5 out of 5 stars Excellent.......2006-10-14

All songs are excellent from beginning to end. Great vocals. Love the voices and blending!!!
Journey To Wholeness - Singing Crystal Bowls for Healing and Wholeness
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • The best crystal bowl cd ever? Yeah right...
  • Very good for meditation
  • Incredibly Healing and Soothing Sounds!
  • Wow, Raising the Vibe!!
  • Lighten Up, Chill Out and Recharge
 Journey To Wholeness - Singing Crystal Bowls for Healing and Wholeness
Elivia Melodey's Crystal Vibrations
Manufacturer: Crystal Vibrations Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000066RG7
Release Date: 2002-04-26

Tracks:

  1. Chakra Alignment
  2. Colloquium
  3. Gaia Guardians
  4. Higher Joys
  5. Journey to Wholeness

Album Description

New Age listeners will fall in love with this unique meditative music created for healing and wholeness, from the Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls. Starting with a 14 minute Chakra alignment, four more tracks follow of innovative and extraordinary, inspired songs. This music will entrance you and transport you to transcendent realms of peace, beauty and harmony. Worlds of experience will open up, as you float on crystalline waves to places of inner connection and balance. The rich bell-like and low soothing tones were all recorded live with over 20 singing crystal bowls, flutes, chimes and world percussion.. This entrancing collection of songs births an entirely new musical art form all it's own. The exquisitely rich songs are the epitome of Crystal Bowl sound healing. This music will align and balance the chakras - Simply by listening! A perfect compliment to massage and alternative healing therapies as well as being wonderful for stress relief. Play it as low acco! mpaniment, to create harmony in your environment or sit back and relax into deeper meditation and illumination as you are attuned to new higher vibrational frequencies. Total playing time: 69 minutes

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The best crystal bowl cd ever? Yeah right..........2007-02-17

That's what I said as I read the reviews here and clicked over to the author's website... so I reluctantly handed over my cash with little expectation, and well, I have to say... I agree!

Frankly, I was a little surprised, I love this kind of music and my last purchase of Stephen Halpern's Crystal Bowls was disappointing to say the least as it was filled with synthesizers and other cheesy New Age effects. This one is not and I wouldn't even lump it with a New Age tag (as the product description has). It' just truly beautiful music. The resonance is wonderful and the first chakra track is great for getting me, or my space back into alignment. Simply put it on in the background and clear your space. Wonderful! The other tracks on the CD have beautiful touches including shamanic instruments like the Buffalo drums, rattles, native flutes, rain sticks and other instruments. All appropriately added, expertly played and NO New Age cheese. What's interesting about it is that the CD recorded in one evening with no manipulations. I love reading books and listening to audio of people that have opened their heart - you can feel that in the work... in a similar way I think this is transmitted through music and it most definately is here.

I have since recommended and raved about this CD to all my friends. If you're a healer with a practice, you're going to want it for background music or just clearing your space. For everyone else, it's wonderful for relaxation and coming back into balance (put on your headphones for a real treat) or just some soothing music to play after a hard day or most definately for people who are not feeling well.

Other crystal bowl CDs I like include Benjamin Iobst Seven Metal Singing Bowls of Tibet and Crystal Voices by Deborah Van Dyke. Daniel Goleman's work is also fantastic - Chakra Dance, Chakra Chants and his Om CD (although all his work is good).

I highly recommend this beautiful CD. There are extra touches, with different instruments so if you're using it purely for meditation, that may distract you (as some other reviewers seem to have experienced). That is, I guess, a matter of personal preference - some people would be okay with the other instruments. It's the kind of CD where you that makes you go and buy everything the artist has ever produced. Of the hundreds of the healing type CDs I have, this is, and will remain, well and truly at the top of the heap. This might just be... the best crystal bowl CD ever!

5 out of 5 stars Very good for meditation.......2007-01-11

I listened to this during my hospital stay on my iPod because I could not sleep. It helped me immensely.

5 out of 5 stars Incredibly Healing and Soothing Sounds!.......2006-11-03

This CD, just like all Crystal Vibrations productions, is pure healing. I can always count on the first track (Chakra Alignment) to bring me back into balance and alignment. I also use this disc as a space clearing tool for my home... the high vibrations resonate throughout, leaving my space feeling warm and wonderful. A multi-purpose musical adventure... how can you resist?

5 out of 5 stars Wow, Raising the Vibe!!.......2005-11-23

Pretty incredible music that makes everything I do while listening seem to happen effortlessly. It shifts and "tunes up" the energy in the room and in me! The Chakra alignment is like a warm up to the magic of all the other instruments that weave in and out of the singing bowls. So you can stay really focused and present or drift off into deeply meditative states. Listening to the soothing music on this CD is one of the best prescriptions you can give yourself! If you want to journey to the far reaches of the universe, treat your self to their CRYSTAL PORTAL CD and get Journey to Wholeness for taking care of everything else!!

5 out of 5 stars Lighten Up, Chill Out and Recharge.......2005-10-17

This is my favorite of all the meditation and singing crystal bowl music I own and I have a huge collection. Initially, I used it for meditation in the morning before work and then again when I got home. It left me calm for the day and recharged at night. Then I thought to put it on while paying bills and doing stressful chores. The resonance of the crystal bowl tones had an immediate effect. I was able to focus and breathe with ease while I completed my tasks. The sound quality is superb and you get all the beautiful overtones that can only come on a live recording. And the effect is lasting. For a real vacation, listen to this CD with headphones.
Behavior
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 stars for the album (and bonus CD mixes), 1 star for the 'remastering'
  • Pet Shop Boys like they have never sounded before...
  • nothing short of operatic genius
  • Timeless
  • Another awesome dance-pop album by the genre's masters! - non-genre fans probably won't like it, though
 Behavior
Pet Shop Boys
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002UWL
Release Date: 1990-10-16

Tracks:

  1. Being Boring
  2. This Must Be The Place I Waited Years To Leave
  3. To Face The Truth
  4. How Can You Expect To Be Taken Seriously?
  5. Only The Wind
  6. My October Symphony
  7. So Hard
  8. Nervously
  9. The End Of The World
  10. Jealousy

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars 5 stars for the album (and bonus CD mixes), 1 star for the 'remastering' .......2007-04-05

I just picked up this 2CD "remastered" edition and although the packaging and the bonus CD with mixes/b-sides/rarities are top notch, the new mastering job is awful. Being a long-time PSB fan, I've owned the original edition of 'Behavior' (I.E. not remastered) for years and I've always thought that it, along with all the other albums, were very well produced and sounded just superb---and I still do. Unfortunately this edition's sound quality is notably inferior when you do a direct comparison to the original release. As with most music production today, this release has been highly compressed (louder overall volume at the cost of sound quality) which has resulted in a lackluster presentation.

In conclusion, if you're buying this edition for the extra mixes (yes, they really are great!) and are not too picky about audio quality, you'll be more than satisfied. If, on the other hand, you're buying it for the so-called 'remastering', move on and pick up he original release, it sounds far better.

5 out of 5 stars Pet Shop Boys like they have never sounded before..........2006-11-29

When I bought this CD in 1990 I was HIGHLY disappointed. After the synth pop of "West End Girls", "It's a Sin" and their remake of "Always on my Mind", I was expecting more of the same. In fact, the only song that comes close to their synth-pop sound on this CD is "So Hard" and that song is the weakest link on this CD.

Over time, and it did not take very long, I came to really enjoy this CD. It has a depth and texture to it that only reveals itself on repeated listens. The lyrics are also much more blatantly gay than anything PSB had written up to that time, but still have that coy late '80s-early '90s double-entendre that requires a bit of deciphering. They would, of course, completely drop that facade with "Very" and "Bilingual" and it is doubtful that in this day and age an artist could ever write such cryptically gay lyrics ever again. But, deciphering the lyrics is part of the beauty of this album.

The other beauty of this album is the sound. When PSB went about making this album, they traveled to Germany to work with Harold Faltermeyer because he had many, many old analogue synthesizers. This gives the album a very different sound from the typical PSB high-energy dance-pop fare.

Yet, even without the high-energy dance-pop tunes this album still works on so many levels. "Being Boring" is arguably one of their best songs ever, and the rest of the songs (other than "So Hard") don't fall far behind. I can't say that most of the songs on this CD vary greatly from each other. In fact, many of the songs are almost interchangeable in their mood and sound. However, rather than being monotonous, that similarity actually adds to the overall structure of the CD and makes it a very compelling listen from start to finish. In other words, the songs are not repetitive, but instead their similarity helps them hold together as one unit.

The 2001 reissue with remastered sound and the bonus disc is a nice treat. It comes with the lyrics (the original CD did not) and a commentary on each track by Neil and Chris (similar to the booklet in the limited edition of 1995's "Alternative"). My only complaint about the bonus disc is that, since I already owned "Alternative" I was a bit disappointed that the bonus disc for this release had many of those same songs.

But, this the Pet Shop Boys and remastered sound and expanded packaging make this the edition worth buying. Plus, this is the Pet Shop Boys and don't they seem to have a way of getting their fans to buy three copies of what is essentially the same CD (albeit in somewhat altered "incarnations")?

Overall, a very rewarding listen. If you don't like it after the first play (and you may not) give it a chance. This one will DEFINITELY grow on you. It's also an opportunity to hear PSB in a very different way.

5 out of 5 stars nothing short of operatic genius.......2006-04-04

This is what a "real" album sounds like, when a band isn't focused on generating two or three singles and padding the rest with filler.

Aside from being a flawless masterpiece, Behavior is a time-capsule of the first years of the nineties. Spirits were high, then, as the end of the eighties saw the tumbling of the Berlin wall, and the thawing of the Cold War. Sure, AIDS was becoming a global epidemic, but there was a grain of hope. Does anyone feel hope in 2006?

Behavior has many things going for it. After scoring a few hits on their prior albums, PSB were free to experiment. The songwriting is top-notch, with briliant lyrics that never sound trite or gimmicky. Each song is carefully crafted, with just the right sound. And, in my opinion, Neil's singing has never sounded better.

As other reviewers have stated, you can't pick our the highlights, because the whole album is a highlight. You have wistful songs (It's Only the Wind, Jealousy, My October Symphony, Nervously), nostalgic songs (Being Boring), urgent songs (This Must Be the Place I Waited Years to Leave, The End of the World), a sexy ballad (To Face the Truth), burning disco (So Hard), and catchy pop (How Can You Expect to be Taken Seriously?).

Although some of the tracks are filled with dry humor and sentiment, they never become maudlin, i.e. Morrissey at his worst. And the most disco-sounding song is nevertheless poignant and accusatory.

I could go on and on forever, but Behavior speaks volumes about itself. It is the definition of perfection.

5 out of 5 stars Timeless.......2006-01-26

This is a truly outstanding album. Of the various Pet Shop Boys albums, all of which I consider excellent, this is by far my favorite. I still listen to this album regularly, fifteen years after I bought it. In some ways I appreciate it even more now than I did when I first bought, if only because songs like "Being Boring" or "October Symphony" have become easier to relate to as I have aged. Moreover, it doesn't date itself at all. You could listen to it and not really pin it down to a particular year or even decade.

The album, perhaps more so than any of the other PSB albums, has a very consistent voice and mood. I don't know if it was intended as a concept album, I doubt it was, but it certainly could have been one. The songs all hang together as if they are pieces from the life of a specific person looking back over their life filled with regret, loneliness, and a sense of loss.

Other PSB albums may have a consistent musical style, but they are more like collections of songs, whereas this hangs together as a unified and cohesive piece of work. It is the only PSB album that I feel obligated to listen to from start to finish, with the tracks in their original order.

This may sound bizarre, but I would compare it to Steely Dan's "Gaucho" in terms of its timelessness, cohesiveness, and sense of place.

5 out of 5 stars Another awesome dance-pop album by the genre's masters! - non-genre fans probably won't like it, though.......2006-01-10

When it comes to dance-pop, most people laugh at it hilariously. However, if you come at it with an open-mind, not only is it interesting, but it's even fun and incredibly soothing (Pet Shop Boys' "Very" especially is). Though I would argue that "Very" is the better album, "Behavior" is still a classic dance-pop CD. Every song here is good, and it even contains some dance-pop classics like the first track "Being Boring" (my favorite one here alongside "How Can You Expect To Be Taken So Seriously?" - the way it builds up is fantastic). The beats are, as always, great, and the lyrics are still as interesting and fun as ever. Singer Neil Tennant delivers another excellent performance with the vocals - he has a strange albeit very likable and soothing voice. Basically, if you even remotely like the Pet Shop Boys or dance-pop, "Behavior", and especially "Very", are fantastic albums to get. Highly recommended!

Highlights include:
the entire album!
Everyday Behavior
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • nice vocals, but the music style is too emo for me
  • Pure, unadulterated, good music
  • Found a new fave band!
  • Amazing Cd!
  • Mêlée is tight
 Everyday Behavior
Mêlée
Manufacturer: Sub City Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00027JYYE
Release Date: 2004-06-29

Tracks:

  1. Got it All
  2. New Day
  3. The War
  4. Perfect Mess
  5. Lion's Cage
  6. Mestizo's Love Song
  7. The Curse
  8. Sleeping Through Autumn
  9. Hey Stranger
  10. Routines
  11. Pennsylvania

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars nice vocals, but the music style is too emo for me.......2006-02-22

I'm sorry. I think that people were a little too "star-happy" about this cd. I think they gave the album a little more credit than it is due. I can appreciate that Melee is good at what they do. Hence why I gave them the 3 stars. The lead singer has an outstanding voice. But alas....he is bordering on being another whiny emo kid through most of the songs. And the music....yeah the band itself is in synch and has put in their hours of practicing to get everything just so. But....I just can't hear this type of emo/indie music with a "fresh ear" anymore. I feel like it's been done a million different times, and it just all sounds the same to me.

For that reason, I am not as generous with my star rating....and I am probably going to give this cd away to someone.

5 out of 5 stars Pure, unadulterated, good music.......2005-08-23

Although titled Everyday Behavior, Melee are not an everyday band. In this day and age when it seems every band sells out and trades in their real fans for a spot on TRL, Melee are a reason to sigh w/ relief. Their music is polished indie rock w/ a soft touch that leaves a deep, lasting impression. It's the kind of music that brings to mind curling up on the couch in a warm blanket w/ a mug of hot chocolate while watching the rain outside your window. W/ some bands, keyboards/piano sounds out of place, more like an afterthought than anything else. W/ Melee, it's fitting and the music would lose a lot of its meaning w/o it. "The War" is quite possibly one of the best songs I've ever heard in my life. It's not heartbreaking or heartwarming, it's more heartmassaging, soothing. Enough w/ the moody and angry lyrics, let's hear it for something hopeful and positive. Plus, the vocals are amazing. Chris Cron is, in my opinion, the perfect vocalist: he has a beautiful voice w/o sounding like an effeminate wimp whining about love. Love doesn't have to be painful and you don't have to limit yourself to just writing about love, two things that are proved by this album. This album also establishes Melee as a truly talented band. They're not just entertainers, they're musicians. Sick of the same old power chords? That's not what you're going to get from these guys. You get real, thoughtful, unique songwriting and talent, plus a great live show that you can't help but be drawn into. You're not just watching them perform, you feel like you're a part of it. It's immediately obvious how much they love what they do. The entire atmosphere during their performance is a mood booster.

The guys are really good people, nice guys. As was said in a previous review, some of the money generated from album sales goes to a good cause. Honestly, there's no good reason why you shouldn't give this album a chance.

5 out of 5 stars Found a new fave band!.......2005-08-09

I cannot say enough about this band. I saw them live and fell in love with them on the spot, bought the CD and listen to it non-stop. Surprising because it's not my usual style of music as I'm usually into Atreyu, Greeley Estates, Funeral for a Friend, The Used, Slipknot...harder stuff. Chris's beautiful, beautiful voice backed by the bands great musical talents provides a surreal experience. Music Utopia. Love them.

5 out of 5 stars Amazing Cd!.......2005-04-23

This cd is one of my favorites that I have ever bought. I saw Melee in concert last night and they rocked it! I also got to meet the guys afterward and they are awesome down-to-earth guys that were so happy to sign my cd. Great group of guys that produce some amazing music. Check this cd out!

5 out of 5 stars Mêlée is tight.......2004-10-12

Mêlée has to be the coolest band out there. They agreed to come out to my college and do a free show for the students in order to support my sorority in recruitment. On top of that, they signed plenty of autographs, gave out free stuff like t-shirts and stickers, and the best part: they stuck around and talked with me and some others for a long azz time after they finished performing! And they were such totally cool and chill guys, we all just wanted to hang out with them more. So I did my research and I found out they actually donated a portion of the CD's proceeds to a charity group in the OC that fights child abuse. I just think that's so cool.

But anyways, the guys being awesome is beside the point; the point is that the cd is awesome. So, when I heard we were bringing them to my school, I listened to a few of the songs I could find (and I liked them), but it wasn't until I heard them play the songs live that I knew how really great they were. A live performance is what makes or breaks a band for me, and their show definitely made them!! I was soo impressed. The lead singer sounded great, everyone played great, and the songs were tight. So, it was the performance that prompted me to buy the CD, and I am so glad I did because I seriously like every last song.

My favorite tracks: Perfect Mess, Got It All, The War, Lion's Cage, and Mestizos Love Song. (But I do like them all a lot)

Thanks to the last reviewer for pointing out Composure, cuz I dunno how long it woulda taken me to figure that out =) that song is pretty cool too so make sure to look for it if u get the cd.

So, if you like alternative rock or indie rock, you might like them. Their music has elements from a variety of genres (and I'd say time periods) and they definitely have a unique style. Personally, I think they will be on MTV sometime in the near future, so if u r like me at all, u r gonna want to discover them before that.
Welcome to My Bad Behavior
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Welcome to My Bad Behavior
    edibleRed
    Manufacturer: Select / Ada
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
    Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B000OQDUP2
    Release Date: 2007-05-22

    Tracks:

    1. At Hello
    2. 2012
    3. Hey Ya
    4. Meaning Of Shady Part 2
    5. Rectify
    6. Paralyzed
    7. Television
    8. Sugar and Spring
    9. Silently Screaming
    10. Purify
    11. Purple Duck
    12. Better Days
    Disturbing Behavior: Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Get the Original Score instead.
    • Nice Song, better movie
    • SHUT UP ABOUT HARVEY DANGER
    • Great but obviously needs Flagpole Sitta
    • it won't let me write enough so i'm goin on to the next #
    		 Disturbing Behavior: Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack
    Various Artists - Soundtracks
    Manufacturer: Trauma Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000009R44
    Release Date: 1998-07-28

    Tracks:

    1. Every Little Thing Counts - Janus Stark
    2. Got You (Where I Want You) - The Flys
    3. Hole In My Soul - Hutt
    4. Monster Side - Addict
    5. Hello - Once Upon A Time
    6. Blown - F.O.S.
    7. Million Rappers - Phunk Junkeez
    8. Sometimes - Driver
    9. Drivetime Radio - Eva Trout
    10. Ever She Flows - Treble Charger
    11. Psycho Clogs - Jack Drag
    12. Hail Mary - Skold

    Customer Reviews:

    2 out of 5 stars Get the Original Score instead........2000-04-23

    I had not anticipated this movie at all when my bro rented it one day, but it has become the most disappointing movie of its year for me. This is because of the promise it shows throughout of what it could have been. At least it shows off some really impressive new actors. More money, more time, less editing would have done wonders for it. A little re-writing couldn't hurt either. Hehe. A terrible shame.

    4 out of 5 stars Nice Song, better movie.......2000-04-04

    This album rocks! The movie is better!

    1 out of 5 stars SHUT UP ABOUT HARVEY DANGER.......1999-11-06

    THEY ARE A ONE HIT WONDER BAND AND NOBODY LISTENS TO THEM ANY MORE. (APLLIES TO THE ABOVE.)

    5 out of 5 stars Great but obviously needs Flagpole Sitta.......1999-08-26

    Really Cool CD but would be six stars outta 5 if it had Flagpole sitta!. The Flys song is soooo cool but the movie outways the soundtrack 100:1

    4 out of 5 stars it won't let me write enough so i'm goin on to the next #.......1999-06-07

    i have seen the movie a liked the songs but haven't listened to the whole cd cuz i'm just now buying it now!:o)
    The Repercussions of Angelic Behavior
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • great fusion
    • Great adventurous jamming...
    • Great Free Metal Space Jazz
    • The real ProjeKCt one
    • Not my style
    		 The Repercussions of Angelic Behavior
    Bill Rieflin , Robert Fripp , and Trey Gunn
    Manufacturer: First World Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0000296T0
    Release Date: 1999-11-09

    Tracks:

    1. Untitled
    2. Untitled
    3. Untitled
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    5. Untitled
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    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars great fusion.......2007-03-21

    At least 4 stars. That would be my true rating. As I am writing this the album is at 3 1/2 *; that is an injustice. This record deserves more, thats why I give it 5.

    This is an ESSENTIAL fusion album IMO; the freeness of miles davis, combined (at times) with the intensity of Mahavishnu; however, more chromatic. You want ambient, listen to the last track; you want intensity, listen to "Hootenanny at the pink pussycat" (4th track I believe).

    Of course this is chromatic music, not completely atonal, but it is out there. If you are looking for something with pretty memorable melodies, look elsewhere; however, there are some very memorable aspects to this chromatic concotion, and I cannot emphasize how good those aspects are. It's not noise, but it is almost free form; like a jam with distinct cues. Unique, dark, sometimes ambient, intense, free fusion, with opaque, but barely transparent musical patterns that maintain independence as a part in a sequence. That sounds a bit snobby & esoteric, but it's the best description I can give; the music is hard to decipher. The lead guitar, bass and drums are all top notch. These are all 1st rate players trying something a bit different, and it came out great. Anything I say wont do it justice anyway; it's to indescribable, which is the only minus point to this darn album.

    But, it's good stuff mang! If you are a fusion collector you need this.

    3 out of 5 stars Great adventurous jamming..........2005-06-08

    with a futuristic sound but initially a let down if, like me, you prefer the polished playing of King Crimson who balance improvisation with composition. Go straight to The Power to Believe if thats the case. Rieflin is a jazzier player than Mastelotto which makes for an interesting comparison and you can tell this trio is having fun with the open ended parametres of the material.
    From a musicians perspective this is a perfect non scripted environment to play, how listeners interact is personalised value judgement, I think it will be a grower for those ambient ramblings around the home!

    5 out of 5 stars Great Free Metal Space Jazz.......2004-09-22

    Crazy man, crazy... If you liked the KCrimson Projects, especially 1 and 4 you'll love this collection of freely improvised ambient metallic and electric skronk/jazz/rock. One moment they're chewing into your brain like robotic earwigs on a mission, the next blissfully floating away on clouds of halucinogenic pepper spray. Not for those who don't enjoy musicians stepping out and communicating with one another in unprescribed ways. These boys can shred and chill. Fripp's use of electric guitar and electronics is astounding. Rieflin is an incredible drummer and Trey Gunn on touch guitar (has the range of both bass and guitar) is both subtle and thunderous. Great stuff.

    4 out of 5 stars The real ProjeKCt one.......2002-10-29

    Let's not beat around the bush ,if you are a fan of the King Crimson ProjeKCts then you will want to own this disc.Recorded shortly before the double trio's aborted Nashville Sessions and the resulting fractalisation of KC this disc is a splendid signpost to the future and also provides us with the opportunity to hear Trey Gunn and Robert Fripp open up and go for it for the first time.
    Clearly Fripp relishes working with Gunn in particular and plays with such obvious enthusiasm on this disc that it is an absolute joy to hear.This is some of his most passionate playing for years.
    More akin to ProjeKCt 4 than the quirky ( but fabulous) ProjeKCt 2 this is highly recommended

    1 out of 5 stars Not my style.......2002-02-05

    I heard the first song and was thinking this was going to be an album of powerful, interesting melodies. The remainder is different, sounding harsh to the ears and avoiding reliable or compelling rhythms. The performers are talented, and have shone elsewhere, but not here.
    On Our Worst Behavior
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • 3 1/2 stars -- on their BEST behavior
    • Cute and nostalgic, but not great
    • Immature is the best group to ever hit R&B!!!!!!!!!!!!:)
    • aww so cute!
    • this album should of blown up
    		 On Our Worst Behavior
    Immature
    Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000000WJ0
    Release Date: 1992-09-22

    Tracks:

    1. Funky Psychtro Enterview
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    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars 3 1/2 stars -- on their BEST behavior.......2005-06-29

    Yes...Immature (they will never be IMX to me)is sorely underrated in discussion of bonafide '90s R&B groups. Probably the best indication of this was on their debut album released at the tailend of new jack swing. Maybe the waning acceptance of the genre sunk the album, which was a shame because this is a pretty good nostalgic record. Though uneven, the pubescent trio (Batman, Romeo, Half-Pint) turned out some pretty impressive tracks, balancing traditional dance numbers with sappy ballads. I will admit -- when I first heard the record, it took me a while to overcome Marques Houston's shreeching high notes. But, it's refreshing nonetheless, given how today's singers barely register in your ears.

    With the album itself, there isn't a dud track. The only subpar track is "I Wanna Know U That Way", and its actually not that bad. The rest of the album is very enjoyable, with the alternation of dance and balladry to balance the album quite nicely.

    In sum, Immature barely registered their first time out. While their album was good, poor promotion and bad single choices committed their downfall. They would try again two years later to much better results and become industry heavyweights.

    3 out of 5 stars Cute and nostalgic, but not great.......2002-12-02

    This CD was not popular, and while it's not fantastic, it does deserve more credit than it got. It's a good debut CD, considering the guys were only about 10 years old. If you're a fan of the group, it's fun to listen to this and hear how it all began. There was some other kid instead of LDB, and he didn't seem to add much to the group. Batman was already taking the lead and was talented at singing slow songs. Romeo was already doing the rapping, although it didn't fit into the songs as well as it does now. This CD isn't up to "Playtime Is Over" standards, but some of the slow songs are almost as good. If you're looking for music from Immature/IMX as you know them, this isn't it. But if you want to hear their cute 10-year-old music and uncover some Immature history, get this CD.

    5 out of 5 stars Immature is the best group to ever hit R&B!!!!!!!!!!!!:).......1999-04-16

    The best song on this this CD is Da Munchies every time I hear that song I Get so happy. All the other songs are great to But I always request this song on my Birthday but it never gets played. The only time I hear it is on old school lunch. Or during the summer but that is not enough. I just want to say I love Immature. Mostly Batman & Romeo. LDB too!!!!

    5 out of 5 stars aww so cute!.......1999-03-26

    I know this was when they were just babies they are so cuuuute!all of there albums are da bomb!

    5 out of 5 stars this album should of blown up.......1999-02-16

    All there songs on this album is dope. Immature is the best must r&b group. They stay with some hype and theryl stuff from the 92 til now. I personally think they need awards for all the work they put in their albums.
    Strange Behavior
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Strange Behavior
      Animotion
      Manufacturer: Universal Music & VI
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      New WaveNew Wave | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
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      Release Date: 1989-10-06

      Tracks:

      1. I Want You
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