Voltage Controlled [Import]

Voltage Controlled [Import]

Track Listings

1. Introduction

2. Videogamer

3. Dislikable Atmosphere

4. Helicopter

5. Ocean

6. Uncle Sam

7. Firecracker

8. Outer Space

9. Voltage Controlled

10. Analog Master

11. Rogue

12. Belly Dancer

13. Cocmoc

14. Bombin Berlin

15. Gypsyland

16. Bit By Bit

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Japanese Version featuring Bonus Tracks.

Tracks:

Mind Control
Hey Baby
Officer Jimmy (Interlude)
Iron Bars
The Traffic Jam
You're Gonna Leave
Chase Dem
Lonely Avenue
Let Her Dance
Fed Up
Juna Di Red

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It's hard to believe that Stephen Marley is only now making his solo debut. But as the brains (producer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, singer) of the family who has been behind the Grammy-winning careers of the Melody Makers and Damian Marley, as well as young brothers Kymani and Julian, he hasn't been slacking off or lost in a haze of ganja. Perhaps too acutely aware of the magnitude of this record, Marley finished it once, then scrapped several songs and started anew. The results this time reveal an artist who is in complete control of his medium: Some songs have a political edge; some are societal critiques; some are lullabies to his children; some are party anthems. The sound brings in such unlikely but satisfying elements as flamenco guitar and nyabinghi rhythms. Throw in guest spots from Mos Def, Ben Harper, his brothers and others, and Mind Control truly does sound like the work of a master craftsman able to weave all these different ideas into one cohesive whole. --Tad Hendrickson

Album Description

A member of the celebrated Marley sibling group The Melody Makers since the age of seven, the 5 time Grammy Award winning producer, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist is stepping center stage for the first time. Mind Control is all Stephen and a cornucopia of the sounds and styles that he loves: a blend of reggae, rock, R&B, nyabinghi rhythms, flamenco and hip-hop. It's an album with the grit and flavor to rock old-school Kingston sound systems and slippery, waxed Miami Range Rovers alike. Featured cameos from Damian"Jr. Gong" Marley, Julian Marley, Mos Def, Ben Harper, Mr. Cheeks and Spragga Benz.

Customer Reviews:

JAH IS LORD OF LORDS.......2007-07-08

Stephen "Raggamuffin" Marley puts his piece out for everyone to wake up. True Gideon Soldier, Respect, Raspect in every single aspect. JAH LIV

It's ok.......2007-07-02

This album have some good music, but it's not what I was waiting for. Hoping one day, they'll (Ziggy Marley & the Melody Makers) start making music like they used to and return to be once again one of the best reggae band.

Fantastic Album.......2007-06-20

I LOVE this album!! Coming from a Caribbean Country (Belize), and being a huge fan of reggae music, it is always nice to find new songs to listen too. This album is so refreshing...it has old style reggae mixed in with all other genres of music. It is just fantastic!!!!!!!! His concert was also amazing. I recommend this album to anyone who is a reggae music fan!

Pam Vasquez

Marley Magic Once Again.......2007-06-11

This is probably one of the greatest compilations of music to come out of the Marley camp--and there are a LOT! This is a remarkable body of ambitious work for Stephen's debut as an artist--having produced much of his brothers' work in the past--including the Grammy-Award winning album from Damian "Halfway Tree". He definitely has his father's eye for organization as well as playing and singing music. One of the best tracks (and for me it is hard to choose--"Inna di Red", the title cut "Mind Control" and "Iron Bars" being on the top of my list) is "Traffic Jam" featuring none other than Damian Marley (I can't get enough of him). Also featured on the album is brother Julian Marley. Buy it! You won't regret it! Genius does run in this family!

Pretty Good.......2007-06-05

I expected this album to be much better after waiting for over a year for it to be released, following the release of the single "Hey Baby". It is a solid effort but just not "outstanding". I think both of Kymani Marley's albums are better buys. The remix of "Hey Baby" is pretty good, and Mos Def makes a nice guest appearance on that track.

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Smorgasbord of influences
There Is Still Great Music Out There And Right Here
Good singer but...
Gossip are lethal
Gossip

Standing in the Way of Control
Gossip
Manufacturer: Kill Rock Stars
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000CNFB22
Release Date: 2006-01-24

Tracks:

Fire With Fire
Standing In The Way Of Control
Jealous Girls
Coal To Diamonds
Eyes Open
Yr Mangled Heart
Listen Up!
Holy Water
Keeping You Alive
Dark Lines

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It's flatly unfair that the Gossip aren't a massive success, a rocknroll giant slayer, especially as they unleash another 10-song, 30-minute zinger like Standing in the Way of Control. Singer Beth Ditto's boundless, whether shouting out the title song's chorus or feather-dusting the lyric on Meg White-sounding album closer, "Dark Lines." The band rocks with an unerring simplicity, a leanness that writhes. The big-beat, hop-along (and sing-along) "Listen Up," is the centerpiece here, a stripped focus on the Gossip's core conviction, that rhythm can rock like little else. The tune has Ditto holding court over a bluntly simple one-two beat, cautioning a crowd that by rights ought to be tenfold larger: "now gather round/now listen up," warning them that "some people talk way too much." As Ditto stuns, drummer Hannah Blilie's beat pounds, and Brace Paine's guitar lays down a simple law. Ignorance of that law is no excuse. --Andrew Bartlett

Album Description

Gossip have returned two years after their last release with a new drummer and a slightly new sound. Described as everything from dance-punk to "Pointer Sisters without synths", this is a preview of their upcoming album, coming out in January. "Standing In The Way Of Control" comes backed with a stellar remix by Le Tigre, with art by Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth.

Customer Reviews:

Smorgasbord of influences.......2007-05-14

1 tb of Alison Moyet
a pinch of Luscious Jackson
1 cup of Gang of Four
2 cloves of Romeo Void

Stir vigorously

Bake at 400 degree

Enjoy your warm, yummy Gossip!

There Is Still Great Music Out There And Right Here.......2007-04-23

This cd by the Gossip is one of those rare ones that you let play all the way through and then start it over again. Very distinct vocals from Beth Ditto and very good music. My personal favorite tracks are the title cut and HOLY WATER.

Good singer but..........2007-03-23

OK so this is one of the big things in the NME at the moment. It is not that bad but also not that great. The singing is really very very good but the music is little mroe than unoriginal derivative new wave. As I write the singer has a lot of potential but the rest is not that great.

Gossip are lethal.......2007-02-05

Hi Guys

I have to say i disagree with the above-mentioned reviews. I haven't felt the same way about a band since i was going through a large White Stripes phase some years ago.

This band are very similar to the Whites Stripes in that they have that stripped down, bedroom sounding production similar to Elephant. They also have the same type of bluesey guitar licks. The vocals are absolutely tremendous, bringing a soul voice to a rock band, although if she went on American Idol they would slate her.

It is of course the songs themselves that cement this record. Every song is a stone cold hit. The chorus of "coal to diamonds" has so much emotion it makes me feel nauseous.

The only downside is that the chorus of "Keeping you Alive" sounds slightly tacked on, even though it makes the main riff of that song sound cooler.

It is also worth noting that this band are hot enough to have tracks remixed by Belgian rock/dance crossover Soulwax and Le Tigre.

If these guys really float your boat it is worth checking out The Invisible Deck the Rogers Sisters.

Gossip.......2007-01-10

Beth Ditto has one of the strongest voices today, very reminiscent of Janis Joplin. The album is full of suprises.

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Excellent
Try high quality speakers
didn't like so don't listen to it
It just plain works!!
Sweet sleep!

Journey into Deep Relaxation
CHT Doreen Blumenfeld
Manufacturer: HeartHill
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2002-07-01

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Album Description

A restful guided imagery CD creating a path towards deep relaxation. Helps to reduce stress and anxiety, achieve restorative sleep, enhance the body's natural healing process and increase balance and focus in your life. Background music especially composed to deepen your state of relaxation.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent.......2007-07-09

Excellent CD. Doreen has a very soothing voice spoken in a relaxed manner. The soft music in the background enhances the relaxed mood without becoming a focus in itself. The script she uses is concise enough to provide adequate guidance yet open-ended enough to make listining to it a very personal experience which can be listened to again and again as if it were the first time.

Try high quality speakers.......2007-07-08

I bought this cd along with several others. After awhile this has become my favorite. It's not the words or imagery, and this might sound wierd.
I tried it out recently on a higher quality system with expensive speakers. It may just be me, but it has the effect of percodan or loritab (pain medication).
Something about her voice, on the high end speakers multiplies the effect of relaxing me, even as I'm sitting up with eyes open. On my $100 stereo it's nothing special although still my favorite.

didn't like so don't listen to it.......2006-11-09

should have been as good as the others i got.

It just plain works!!.......2006-10-07

This CD is a strange mix of things -- from a guided imagery trip to a tale about a boy building a wall. Whatever. The bottom line is that it puts me to sleep almost every time. I can't remember the last time I heard the CD to the end. Maybe only twice out of 60 playings.

I can still have problems staying asleep (insomnia and mild sleep apnea) but that's another issue.

My wife has a bunch of Wendi Freisen CDs which absolutely do not work for me. Where Wendi's voice grates and annoys, Doreen's voice is, "like buttah".

Highly recommended.

Sweet sleep!.......2006-08-25

I bought this for my husband to help with his relaxation and sleep. Not only does he love it, but I do to! I put it in my DVD player at night, set the tv for auto shut off and Doreen knocks me out! I've been sleeping so well myself since listening to her. She has a great voice for relaxation, and I've yet to hear the whole cd! I also gave this to my mom who has problems with sleeping and she dittos what I've said.

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A sublime album
Strong rhythmic funk production and nice ballads
She's In Control!
20 Y.O. what's that?
Janet takes control and rises to superstardom!

Control
Janet Jackson
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ASIN: B000002GFE
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Control
Nasty
What Have You Done For Me Lately
You Can Be Mine
The Pleasure Principle
When I Think Of You
He Doesn't Know I'm Alive
Let's Wait Awhile
Funny How Time Flies (When You're Having Fun)

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"Free at last / Out here on my own," Janet Jackson sings on the title track of her 1986 blockbuster, Control, an album about personal liberation, romantic longing, and, of all things, sexual responsibility. After two albums of middling dance-pop that were comfortably in the Jackson family mold, Janet dropped in on the burgeoning Minneapolis funk factory of producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and came up with five top 10 hits, including the opening triad of "Control," "Nasty," and "What Have You Done for Me Lately," as well as the yearning "When I Think of You" and "Let's Wait Awhile," that rare song (considering some of Janet's hits to come) about not having sex. In its own way, Control is the most convincing declaration of artistic independence since Stevie Wonder's "Music of My Mind." --Daniel Durchholz

Customer Reviews:

A sublime album .......2007-03-13

Who cares what Janet Jackson did before this album, none of it was important. This was, as far as I am concerned, one of the finest non-Classical albums of the 1980s. It contains music I can still listen to and still feel excited about it. "Control", "Nasty Boys", "What have you done for me lately?" and "When I think of you" were amongst the best songs Janet Jackson and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis (her producers and musicians on this album) ever released. Most of what Janet Jackson has done since seems very ho-hum to me - in "Control", she was a singer fronting a group of musicians - in later albums, she was a singer first and the instrumental music was incidental.

Control has to be heard and experienced through a good sound system. It needs to be considered in relation to what was around at the time. It needs to be danced to.

This music was "cutting edge" at the time and, considering how we've retrogressed, it is even more potent now.

One of masterpieces of Jam and Lewis.

Strong rhythmic funk production and nice ballads.......2007-02-16

My friends and I loved Janet Jackson's Control album when we were in high school in 1986-87. It contained 10 songs, 7 of which ended up charting on the American pop and dance charts, and was spectacularly successful in promoting Janet into the top league of international popular music. The strengths here were the strong rhythmic funk productions from Jam & Lewis, and the forthright lyrics and independent attitude adopted by Janet on this breakthrough disc. Check it out if you like pop/dance stuff and haven't listened to Janet's older albums from the 80's

Best songs :
Control - The key song on the album, it represented Janet Jackson's emancipation from her past as a child star and set her up as an independent, confident entertainer in her own right
When I Think Of You - fun , light dance/pop workout song hit US #1
What Have You Done For Me Lately - funky song dissing someone
Let's Wait Awhile - responsible teen romance song with lovely melody
The Pleasure Principle - dance song , the 12" remix of this was really good, I remember
Funny How Time Flies - nice languid ballad shows off Janet's breathy voice well
You Can Be Mine is good too.

I'll give it 4.5 stars, though I reckon 1989's Rhythm Nation 1814 and 1993's Janet albums are both even better.

She's In Control!.......2007-01-13

"Control" is actually Janet's third album, her first two, epnymous "Janet Jackson" from 1982 and "Dream Street" from 1984 were lacklusters before she had found her personality and her music started to sound like we know it. "Control" from 1986 would be the first worthwile Janet album and she would become a superstar over a night and not just Michael's babysister. Her attitude had changed on this album, and we'll see a tougher Janet that both is capable of Dance-pop numbers and slow jamz. Another big reason is that the material is also better here, Janet never had the strongest voice but the up and coming producers Terry Lewis/Jimmy "Jam" Harris would make the best of her and write/produce some of the finest songs of the time. 20 years later they are still her main producers and when you think of them, you'll also think of Janet. Janet serves as a female counterpart to her brother, few female artists could dance as well as Janet and her attitude was tougher then any other female R&B singer in 1986 aswell. "Control" would also have loads of top singles, out of 9 songs 6 were released as singles in US, and a few reached the top 5, "When I Think Of You" would even reach the top of the Billboard charts.

Most songs here are uptempos and that's what Janet is best at. "Control" is one of her finest songs, and gives further proof to the new grown up, emancipated Janet, The video of "Control" is almost as long as Michaels's longest videos and serves as a little film where Janet wants to have the control of her own life and choises. An uptempo and choreographic masterpiece part of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis plans to make the best of an so far under-apreciated artist. The song reached #5 on the bilboard. On "Nasty" she sais that she don't want Nasty boys, instead she want to be treated well. This is another dance-pop song with great choreography, even Paula Abdul appears in the video. It reached #3 on the charts. Next song "What Have You Done For Me Lately" follows the same trend as the other two and was also a big hit reaching #4. It's remarkable cause it was Janet's breakthrough single. Paula also appears in the video, she would be a huge star herself 2 years later!. "You Can Be Mine" is a midtempo, and one of few songs not to be a single. However the song is good nonetheless.

"The Pleasure Principle" is another cathcy uptempo and is one of only two songs on this album that wasn't penned by Lewis/Jam (It was written by Monte Moir from The Time). It was only a top 20 song but a great song just the same, but with all big hits of this album it's easy to get a little overshadowed. "When I Think of You" reached number #1 and is another dance number, but not as rhythm driven as the others and in slower pace. "He Doesn't Know I'm Alive" a ballad written by Spencer Bernard, put not a single and not one of the best. "Let's Wait Awhile" finds Janet singing a slow jam about waiting before making love, quite strange if you listen to later albums?. The song made it to the second position on the charts. It's perhaps her best slow jam with a truly romantic message. "Funny How Time Flies (When You're Having Fun)" is the closer and is another ballad but neither one of this album's best songs.

Overall, Probably Janet's best album and the start of her long and successful career as we know it today. 6/9 songs here are famous and some are also among her best. "Control" is an excellent album and the first I would recommend if you want to take a look at older Janet albums, It also won loads of awards making it one of the years most successful albums. An 80's classic without a doubt.

20 Y.O. what's that?.......2007-01-08

THIS is what that new album was celebrating. The 20th anniversary of Control. This album is janet's landmark album that took her to great heights and made her the second biggest jackson superstar. Not only that, but it also set a blueprint for dance/r&b divas from then on: Jody Watley, Karyn White, Paula Abdul, Debbie Gibson, Mary J.Blige, TLC, SWV, Aaliyah, Mya, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Pink, Beyonce, Ciara, Cassie and a list that is going to continue to get longer. As janet said at the recent Billboard Awards performance "it's all about control, and I STILL got lots of it!" damn right janet!

Janet takes control and rises to superstardom!.......2006-12-04

Janet Jackson,first famous for her latecoming role of Penny Gordon on the CBS sitcom Good Times,becomes a superstar with this early 1986 release,her second album overall(the first flopped). Sorry,even to this day,many people don't consider her a megastar like her King Of Pop brother Michael Jackson. This album spawned six Top 20 hits through spring 1987,those being the title track,WHAT HAVE YOU DONE FOR ME LATELY?,WHEN I THINK OF YOU,THE PLEASURE PRINCIPLE,NASTY and the smooth-grooving LET'S WAIT AWHILE. They were all part of the DESIGN OF A DECADE 1986-1996 compilation as well. One more hit from this album would have Janet tied with the success of her brother's 1982 release THRILLER. But what the hell? Put this CD(sorry,no longer available on LP or cassette) in your player,turn up the volume and get down and funky!

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ROCKIN' JAZZ
genius
Best jazz in years

Time Control
Hiromi's Sonicbloom
Manufacturer: Telarc
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B000N4SADM
Release Date: 2007-03-27

Tracks:

Time Difference
Time Out
Time Travel
Deep into the Night
Real Clock vs. Body Clock = Jet Lag
Time and Space
Time Control, Or Controlled by Time
Time Flies
Time's Up

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The new release by keyboardist Hiromi Uehara and her trio doesn't fit easily into jazz categories. Electric and high-propulsion at times, it aligns with aspects of fusion, but shouldn't be limited by what that term has been burdened with over the years. Hiromi's Sonicbloom is international in its membership, with a Japanese leader, a Slovakian drummer (Martin Valihora), and a British bassist (Tony Grey). They're joined by guest guitarist Dave "Fuze" Fiuczynski (from Screaming Headless Torsos, Lunar Crash, and other outfits), and they recorded in--gasp--Nashville! Time is the thread that runs through many of the compositions, and they successfully bend its perception. From the multi-part "Time Out," which finds one part bursting out of another like nesting dolls, to the expansive tapestry of "Deep into the Night," which feels like a part of the continuity that is always blanketing half the earth, Hiromi and her compatriots go from being as precise as a clock to as haunting as a memory to as playful as a kitten (the wonderful "Time Flies" feels like it was composed in honor of a cat's darting attentions). --David Greenberger

Customer Reviews:

ROCKIN' JAZZ.......2007-04-27

I just got this disc today and I love it. I recently caught Hiromi and the band at the Blue Note in New York and they played selections from this disc and it worked live as well. I wish I had gotten the CD before I saw them but it really doesn't matter. The addition of guitarist Dave ' Fuze' Fiuczynski was a great move by Hiromi. He brings another dimension to the band and his playing is tasteful throughout. He and Hiromi nail it down. Bassist Tony Grey and drummer Martin Valihora are superb. I am especially impressed with Martin. He is fairly new to me but his playing is very impressive.

If you're looking for a traditional jazz CD, this isn't it. Hiromi continues to mix in electronic keys and does so very nicely. The fusion element is present throughout and since I'm a fusion head, it works for me. All in all a very well put together disc. I know Hiromi has been getting quite a bit of hype lately and that may turn some people off and they may not see what all the fuss is about. I could care less as I don't pay much attention to that stuff. I have always let my ears be the judge and that's worked pretty good for me thru the years. Hype or no hype, I like what Hiromi is doing, period!

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genius.......2007-04-15

Is there any limit to this girl's talent? Hiromi is absolutely amazing!! Her writing and creativity as well as her incredible playing are so unique and special. Hiromi is really on the path to laying new foundations for jazz piano, and piano trio...Check out Brain and Spiral, unbelievable!

Best jazz in years.......2007-03-28

Hiromi has done it again. Big time. Hiromi is the best thing to happen to jazz since "Heavy Weather" came out 30 years ago. Inventive. Creative. And every player is at the top of their game. The addition of a guitarist added a new energy to Hiromi's music, as if she needed any more energy. "Fuze" often plays a fretless guitar, which is very different, and fits perfectly. If we could give six stars for "over the top good," this one would get it! Every single song is great.

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SO much better than what you hear on the radio
J5-QUALITY CONTROL
"4 mc's at your door once more"
I represent the real from the beginning to the end of it
One of the best and most accessible rap albums ever - there's NOTHING you won't like here!

Quality Control
Jurassic 5
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Release Date: 2000-06-20

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Influence
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Quality Control (Intro)
Quality Control
Contact
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The thrill of invention never stops on this first full-length album from Jurassic 5. Coming out of L.A.'s kinetic hip-hop underground, the multitalented combo whips up an irresistible flow of charisma and keeps the fun at a high-voltage level. J5 can pivot on a dime from one style to the next--street-corner barbershop, turntable friction, or kick-ass swing. But the constant focus is on the essentials of the art: Quality Control fuses fantastic wordplay and MC skills with a killer grab bag of beats. It's the achievement of J5 to look back in a way so fresh it shines a light ahead. --Thomas May

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L.A.-based Jurassic 5 have unearthed the lost art of flow. With a style reminiscent of the Native Tongues, J5 delivers one of the most consistent rap albums in recent memory. Cuts like "The Influence" and "Great Expectations" exhibit a wonderfully organic quality that could help us all to forget the tired rap formulas of money, hoes, and gats. Comprised of four MC's and two DJs (DJ Nu-Mark and the legendary Cut Chemist), J5 is near Ellingtonian in size for a hip-hip troupe. The interplay between the members reeks of old school, the place where rap sounds honest and evolves as an art form. As well it should, because J5 aren't new to hip-hop; after all, they've been "rockin' since the '84 Fresh Fest." --Marc Calhoun

Customer Reviews:

SO much better than what you hear on the radio.......2006-07-12

I'll admit it, the first song I heard from J5 was "A Day At The Races" when I rented Tony Hawk's Underground, and I really liked their old-school sound. My library happened to have this cd in stock, so I checked it out without hessitation.

As you can obviously see, I was extremely impressed. I have become SO sick of today's hip-hop...It's no wonder all the punk rock kids at my school hate rap so much. They judge the entire genre on what they hear on the radio...GARBAGE. It's pretty sad how such a good genre of music has gone so far downhill over the past few years...

But this review is not meant to trash modern mainstream hip-hop, it's to praise this cd.

The first thing I noticed was the damn catchy beats. They are so original, and sound very different from one another, however, they all maintain that classic old-school style. The second thing I noticed was how well they flowed as a group. You would think that 4 MCs all rapping together would sound kinda choppy, but they take turns with the mic, and the transaction between each MC sounds clean and well-executed. What's more, they are very unified, and sound like one person when they rap in unison. Finally, their lyrics are intelligent, and don't praise money, gats, hoes, and all the other things hip-hop is criticized for.

So if you love old-school rap, or rap in general, this cd is a definate must-have. My favorite songs are "The Influence", "Great Expectations", "Quality Control", "Monkey Bars", "Jurass Finish First", and "Game".

Enjoy =)

J5-QUALITY CONTROL.......2006-03-20

THIS IS THE BEST RAP CD I'VE EVER HEARD. THE BEATS AND RHYMES ARE EXCELLENT. J5'S BEST CD SO FAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"4 mc's at your door once more".......2006-03-12

This is my favorite rap album, easy. J5's sound is so pure, it flows like nothing you've ever heard. The beats are so original, and so damn fresh. The rhymes are rediculous, they just keep coming. The songs are a treat for your ears. This album will put you in a good mood no matter how bad your day is going. And these guys rap about stuff other than sex, drugs, and violence. They are truly the perfect group. Before I heard J5, rap didn't do much for me. All I heard was what was on TV. Eminem and 50 rappin about the same stuff over, and over. J5 blows the rest of the competition out of the water. My favorite tracks on this CD are Great Expectations, Lausd, The Influence, and Jurass Finish First. This album is what hip hop is all about, good times.

I represent the real from the beginning to the end of it.......2006-03-02

This is the best HipHop group I've ever heard. The lyrics are incredible, original and with content not like 50 cent, Nelly, Ludacris etc etc etc all those fake MC's, J5 is real HipHop, they are the truth and they tell you the truth without those gangsta lyrics so common in HipHop nowadays. After I heard J5 for the first time I came to realise that this is real HipHop, this is what i was looking for, Jurassic 5 will make you heard the lyrics and try to understand them because they do have content. Every song is different and have different beats and lyrics, you cant get bored listening to Jurassic. I think is the perfect HipHop group, I dont see anything wrong on them, you just listen Quality Control and you will realise, songs like Lausd and Great Expectations (not only those all the album as well) make you realise what they are, they DO love HipHop, they DO make music for pleasure and for love not like others MC's or so called Mc's, they are not interested in money etc etc, they are just perfect. Quality Control is the best album they have so far but that doesnt mean that the others are bad because what I see in Jurassic is that they always keep it real, you can see that in the 3 albums they have not change for bad even more they have change for better, for example Chali 2na flow have improved so well that it will make flip out your seat and the lyrics always have kept the Underground flavour. Definitely if you like real non commercial HipHop you have to buy Jurassic 5 albums especially Quality Control.
HipHop is in good hands......as long as they rest on Jurassic 5 ones. Go J5!!!!

One of the best and most accessible rap albums ever - there's NOTHING you won't like here!.......2006-01-08

I'm going to make the claim that Jurassic 5 is the best rap group ever - not because they're the best lyricists or MCs, but because they're the most accessible. They're just extremely fun to listen to. Every MC here has a distinct personality (and they are Akil, Zaakir, Marc 7even and Chali 2na), and you'll love every one of them (I love the one with the deep voice the most (Chali 2na)). The lyrics are always fun and memorable, and the beats are very catchy and impressive. Every track here is wonderful and definitely memorable which is a hard thing to achieve (many rap albums also have VERY good songs, but they tend to not be that memorable after listening to them). Though I love many many rap artists (Ice Cube, Too $hort, Run-D.M.C., The Beastie Boys, Dr. Dre, Skee-Lo...), Jurassic 5 wins hands down as my favorite group. There's a high probability that most people will love this album (and to an extent their follow-up "Power In Numbers"). Highly recommended!

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the entire album!

Time of Your Life: 3 Ways to Take Control of Your Life

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Time of Your Life: 3 Ways to Take Control of Your Life
Tony Robbins
Manufacturer: Megaforce
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Poetry, Spoken Word & Interviews | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music

Spoken Word | Poetry, Spoken Word & Interviews | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B000N60H4K
Release Date: 2007-03-20

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Introduction to RPM: The Fastest Way to Results
The Power of Focus and a Clear Vision
Steps 1 and 2: Focus on Results and Purpose
Step 3: Create a Massive Action Plan for Meaningful Results

Album Description

Time of Your Life: 3 Steps to Take Control of Your Life Anthony Robbins Personal Coaching Collection, Volume 4 Includes 1 CDs and 1 DVD

Just imagine transforming your everyday stress and overwhelm into drive and fulfillment to create a life of your choosing rather than a life of reaction. With Anthony Robbins' Time of Your Life: 3 Steps to Take Control of Your Life program, you'll discover how managing your life instead of your time will give you the freedom to focus on what matters most to you in your life so you can create more fulfillment in less time! For three decades, Tony Robbins, the world authority on leadership psychology, has passionately pursued answers to the question of why people do what they do and what holds them back from living life on their own terms. What he has discovered in working with an incredibly diverse population of more than three million people from 80 countries is that each of us holds the power to change anything--and experience more joy and fulfillment in our lives!--just by changing the way we think. Time of Your Life is a powerful multimedia program--the fourth in Anthony Robbins' Personal Coaching Collection--that will help you turn massive demands and responsibilities into something more meaningful so you can make your dreams your reality.

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Helpless

Freak Me Baby...

Why you should buy this CD.....

heavy

Silk's Lose Control is a perfect record.

Lose Control
Silk
Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
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General | R&B | Styles | Music
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Silk

ASIN: B000002HBO
Release Date: 1992-11-17

Tracks:

Interlude
Happy Days
Don't Keep Me Waiting
Girl U For Me
Freak Me
When I Think About You
Baby It's You
Lose Control
It Had To Be You
I Gave To You

Customer Reviews:

Helpless.......2006-07-17

This five man team founded by triple threat producer, artist and writer Keith Sweat, Silk's debut Lose Control would sure to incorporate Sweat's formula with a touch of harmony. Eight of the ten songs were written and or co-written by Keith Sweat and he held down the project's production either single handedly or with some help. "Interlude" is a great opener for this LP with the simple phrase "...baby, don't stop..." that welcomes the listener to the ride. With the overly used James Brown "The Payback" may sound as if it would not be a good idea, but used on "Happy Days" had the bounce, swing and groove for repeats. Featuring Gerald and Sean Levert on "Don't Keep Me Waiting" is overall simple in the production scheme aspect. The gem is hidden with the various vocalists' textures and tones that make this hard to overlook. Slowing down on "Girl U For Me" even has Keith Sweat aiding to benefit on the ad-libs and background vocals for the mood setting. Taking the extreme sexual connotations to drive "Freak Me" will not have you saying stop. "Baby It's You" has a mid-tempo flavor that has the elements of crowd movers that could get them going. Silk's talents become apparent in the last lap where first comes the title track. With the delayed drum kick and mostly keyboard / piano laced track was subtle yet strong enough to tailor to the again multi-vocal ranges. Keeping the fire going, "It Had To Be You" isn't as memorable as the title track but can still hold its own with the colorful harmony. "I Gave To You" says all that you may be thinking and feeling while involving yourself with anyone without any compromises. In short, play Lose Control and watch what could happen!

Freak Me Baby..........2004-06-23

Silk had an indescribable knack for creating baby making jams. They just did it better than most people coming out at the time and that made them stand out. The title track Lose Control epitomizes this group. Slow, sensual, and romantic type music. They had other hits (Freak Me and It Hat To Be You) and albums but this is the main release that you will need from them as it is their best and contains their best songs. Great 90's R&B!

Why you should buy this CD............2004-02-21

Looking back at all the CD's that came out in the early 90's, I'd say Silk's "Lose Control" is one of the few that has stood the test of time. The whole CD is worth listening to. Silk is not like H-Town or Jodeci, where you buy the CD for the singles and ignore the rest of the CD, which is essentially filler. Also, Silk's style is true to their name: their soul is smooth, not whiny, like the direction a lot of New Jack groups took.

My personal favorites are "Happy Days", "Girl U for Me", "Freak Me", which is sensual without being tasteless, and "Lose Control".

heavy.......2004-01-19

this is a heavy, heavy album. I first heard this album when I was 13 and the tunes still sound as sweet as ever. I can't belive i found a place to buy it again thank u.

Silk's Lose Control is a perfect record........2003-10-14

Lose Control is so so hot. Recently it is my favorite music.
My favorite songs are "Freak Me", "Girl U For Me", "Happy Days" and "I Gave To You".
Happy Days is new jack, funky, nice sound.
Girl U For Me is Fresh, Melodic, Angelic and Love.
I Gave To You is Beautiful keyboard ballad.
Freak Me is 92's greatest single. It is too hot.

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Just an EXCELLENT Album!
No Me Gusta!
Barely half as good as their debut.
I keep coming back to this.
Trapt's 'Coming Of Age' Third Release

Someone in Control
Trapt
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000AMPYZ4
Release Date: 2005-09-13

Tracks:

Disconnected (Out Of Touch)
Waiting
Victim
Stand Up
Lost Realist
Skin Deep
Influence
Repeat Offender
Bleed Like Me
Use Me To Use You
Product Of My Own Design

Album Description

The hard-rockin' Northern California band's much-anticipated follow-up, Someone In Control, co-produced by Don Gilmore (Linkin Park, Pearl Jam, Good Charlotte) and led by the track "Stand Up," expands on the strong sense of melody, soul-searching lyrics and archetypal hooks that separate Trapt from its Modern Rock peers. Fans are standing up for Trapt.

Customer Reviews:

Just an EXCELLENT Album!.......2007-06-19

I'm ashamed of myself for taking nearly 2 years to pick up Someone in Control. Trapt's sophomore offering does anything but slump. Just a jam-packed disc of great music.

I always like to count how many songs I'm into right after buying a CD, as to let myself know whether I just wasted my money. SiC, which features 11 tracks, features EIGHT that I'm already hooked on, and I haven't even broken the CD in all the way! It's THAT good. If you loved their eponymous album, add this one to your collection.

No Me Gusta!.......2007-06-15

I liked their debut far better than this CD. This CD will be featured soon in a used store near you. Nothing really grabs you like their last CD. It's nothing terrible, I just wouldn't find myself thinking, "Gosh, I'd love to listen to Someone in Control right now." I haven't touched it for months, almost forgot I had it. Oh well, maybe next time. Anyone want a cheap used CD? It's yours for about $2.99 plus shipping. Just kidding, I'm probably not supposed to advertise on a review, ha ha.

Barely half as good as their debut........2007-04-13

I give it 2.5 stars. There just wasn't anything on here to keep me coming back. Maybe once every couple years I'll say, "I feel like listening to Trapt" and I'll give it one spin, but there is so much more out there that is better. I really liked the debut, but talk about sophomore slump here. They better get their acts together.

I keep coming back to this........2007-02-22

I really loved the well-known singles from their first album. I think those singles are superior to the songs on this album. However, with all of the music in my library, I keep coming back to this one. It's been a staple in my car for a year and frequently finds its way back onto my MP3 player. Pretty well all of the songs have grown on me and I just have to highly recommend it, even if it's not quite up to the level of what their first stuff was.

Trapt's 'Coming Of Age' Third Release.......2006-11-15

This is the follow up to the 2002 release. This album is exceptional and the best the North Californian young band has come up with so-far. With only one listen of 'Someone In Control' I was hooked. Maybe initially it was the CD artwork that pictured a working class man who seemed to have it all, on his bed with his head in his hands. For me this picture could have depicted me. How many times have we felt not in control of our lives, of our family, of our work? This album was made for the working man and woman and I will explain why.

It is quite unique to find an album with the first 3 songs pretty much the best in the album. 'Disconnected' deals with how each of us can feel apart, out of touch with our loved one's, our friends and colleagues. The lyrics are sung gracefully and full of meaning with the abtuse deep rock riffs in the background. 'Waiting' and 'Victim' are songs for the working man/woman. The lyrics depict a person who falls victim to a unfeeling/uncaring working society.

Another great song is 'Lost Realist' that is a song based on our morals and how they stand up to today's reality. Are we going to stand by our morals or succumb to the flavour of the month? This song asks the listener to think and reflect on what we term 'reality'.

This is a thoroughly enjoyable album with a great message of hope and reflection within its lyrics and Trapt have earned my respect in their approach. Through the on the road experience they are trying to impart what they have shared and learned to their fans. There are no mindless lyrics here. This album is great. Nothing is skin deep.

This CD is for any rock fan and especially for die hard Trapt fans.

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Bach would be proud! (4.75 stars)
This is a hot ticket!
Her best yet!

Time Control
Hiromi's Sonicbloom
Manufacturer: Telarc
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000N4SADC
Release Date: 2007-03-27

Tracks:

Time Difference
Time Out
Time Travel
Deep Into The Night
Real Clock Vs. Body Clock = Jet Lag
Time And Space
Time Control, Or Controlled By Time
Time Flies
Time's Up

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Bach would be proud! (4.75 stars).......2007-05-15

This is a mixed bag of a concept album.

First off, this kind of music should not be viewed of in terms of modern songs. This is a continuation of her concept of orchestra, what she introduced on Spiral. The music is more like an improvised concerto, with solos less having to do with playing riffs on top of chords, but more to do with improvising freely in the style of the mood and the group concept.

This is NOT jazz music, but more like orchestral fusion. If you could imagine a classical orchestra of master players playing and improvising in modern grooves, this would be it.

Even concepts such as time signatures mean nothing, because with Hiromi's music, it could change at any point in time. This music is to be consumed as a whole: do not try to categorize this music into chunks with solos and choruses.

The most conventional song she sets up is on Time Out, with an outrageous classic solo taken by Dave Fiuczynski in the Scofield style.

However, give it some time, and like Spiral, Hiromi's genius will continue destroy categories and conventions. You will catch traces of all kinds types of music here: Bach, Jimi Hendrix, New Age stuff, smooth jazz, as well as Ornette Coleman, and even Miles Davis Bitches' Brew.

The best way to enjoy this is to quit thinking and just listen, and then you will understand what is going on here: Hiromi has become THE biggest force in instrumental music.

LIKE ALL OF HER MUSIC, NOTHING COMPARES TO THE LIVE PERFORMANCES OF THESE PIECES.

This is a hot ticket!.......2007-04-28

This is my first Hiromi experience. I kept getting her confused with Hideki, er, Keiko Matsui. I figured anything with John McLaughlin's nephew Tony Grey on bass and Dave Fuicynski involved has got to be worth checking out. One pat on the back for me. Hiromi proves herself quite nimble on the keyboards and at times, threatens to blow your doors off. It's not "smooth" jazz, it's not traditional jazz. It's kind of fusion pop rocks. Hiromi forcefully states her case for being considered in the upper echelon of today's jazz pianists. I'd expect nothing less from an alum from the mighty Berlee School of Music in Beantown. Highly recommended!Time Control

Her best yet!.......2007-03-29

If I could give this CD six stars, I would. It is the best jazz album
in years. Hiromi is an amazing player and writer.

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