Alive in the City

alive in the city

Track Listings
1. Tryin' to Have a Good Time
2. Lonely for Your Love
3. Alive in the City
4. Devils on My Back
5. Will It Go Round in Circles
6. My Heart Is True
7. It Ain't No Fun to Me
8. Call Me Honey
9. How Long, How Long
10. Your Good Thing (Is About to End)
11. Gimme Love

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Alive in the City
September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • some brilliant renditions, but can't quite all mix together
  • Cool and Camp
  • September Song Music of Kurt Weill
  • It's a long time between January and December
  • Ain't we Hip?!!?
 September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill

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ASIN: B0000029WM
Release Date: 1997-08-19

Tracks:

  1. Mack The Knife - Nick Cave
  2. Ballad Of The Soldier's Wife - P.J. Harvey
  3. Alabama Song - David Johansen
  4. Youkali Tango - Teresa Stratas
  5. Lost In The Stars - Elvis Costello
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  7. Speak Low - Charlie Haden
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  9. Lonely House - Betty Carter
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  14. What Keeps Mankind Alive? - William S. Burroughs

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars some brilliant renditions, but can't quite all mix together.......2006-10-19

I like the spirit of this album, which is to let the music of Kurt Weill attach itself to the many worlds it came from. This was classical music that also used elements of popular music at the time, all with a very dark and almost mechanical tone. So it would seem fitting to have exquisite voices like Teresa Stratas rub elbows with darker elements like Nick Cave in this collection. There are also the jazz influences developed by Charlie Haden and Betty Carter.

In all, there are some brilliant interpretations of Weill here. I am a fan of Cave's "Mack the Knife" and David Johansen's "Alabama Song," and how can someone NOT like Lotte Lenya herself on "Pirate Jenny" and the drolling of the immortal William S. Burroughs talking through "What Keeps Mankind Alive?"

But other tracks feel to be just too short of brilliance. I love that Lou Reed tries to turn "September Song" into a kind of rock ballad, almost a VU "It Was a Pretty Good Year," but the rendition seems a little short of energy and falls flat after a while. Elvis Costello, though magnificent as an overall artist, just doesn't bring new life to "Lost in the Stars."

Perhaps the problem in the end that the choices were a little too much of the Top 40 Weill (if there really can be such a term). These are songs that have for a long time been regarded as the best of Weill, and it might have furthered the purpose of his music to find new gems and bring them into the sunlight.

5 out of 5 stars Cool and Camp.......2006-08-24

This is a very biased review- I originally had much of Weill's work on cassette tape- way back in the olden days- before CD's- so I am already very partial to many of the tracks on this CD- I would recommend it not only to Kurt Weill fans, and the fans of the various artists featured, but I would also strongly recommend this to anyone who likes artsy, camp, fun burlesque, Bohemian European stuff. The record, even though performed by contemporary artists still retains much of it's zeitgeist, it evokes the era in which Weill was writing and it rounds out any great eclectic record collection. It's a great musical discovery for fans of all sorts of genres, and EVERYONE should own at least one recorded arrangement of "Mack The Knife". (You know, for parties and stuff!)

4 out of 5 stars September Song Music of Kurt Weill.......2006-08-22

Songs from the film-documentary done by various artists. Excellent choice if you like Mr Weill's music. I saw the film and always wanted the CD. Now I have and I recommend it highly.

5 out of 5 stars It's a long time between January and December.......2004-06-11

Kurt Weill is one of those composers who juggles Jewish angst with Catholic guilt: and possibly vice versa. As a collection, it is nonpareil. Each interpretation becomes a definitive reading of the "song". Lord, it is one of the best assemblies of contemporary artists going. Lou couldn't be better; Ms O'Hara, in fine form, performs her deranged puppet-dance to the X. OK. An unknown. Roping-in, such a postmodern figure as, well, you-know-who, to orate Weill's lyrics is never less than exceptional. An amazing collection. Is there a DVD?

Paul

2 out of 5 stars Ain't we Hip?!!?.......2003-07-23

This is the avant version of these songs, everything done with that Downtown fingers-across-the-blackboard screech. They even got Johanson doing it, which is no less than amazing. The sole exception is the Persuasions' "O Heavenly Salvation", but one song does not an album make.

The mystery here is that there's a perfectly good compilation from the 80s, "Lost in the Stars: the Music of Kurt Weill", featuring many of the same songs--and, if I'm not mistaken some of the same performers. That's the one you want. Too bad it's OP.
Forbidden Broadway 2001: A Spoof Odyssey
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • As Always, Hilarious
  • Spoof Odessey worth the laughs!
  • better to be "Lost in Space"
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 Forbidden Broadway 2001: A Spoof Odyssey

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ASIN: B0000584UL
Release Date: 2001-02-13

Tracks:

  1. Forbidden Broadway 2001: Another Op'nin, 'Another Show
  2. Futuristic Stewardess/Usherette: Come Fly With Me
  3. Judi Dench: Why Can't The English?
  4. Trouble In New Tork City: Trouble
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  13. Liza Minnelli 2001/Alan Cumming in Cabaret: Wilkommen
  14. Let's Run Times Square Again: Let's Do the Time Warp Again
  15. Ethel Merman & Elton John: I've Got Rhythm/Old Fashioned Wedding
  16. Beauty's Been Decreased: Beauty And The Beast
  17. Being Lupone: Being Alive
  18. Sondheim's Blues: Buddy's Blues
  19. Streisand's Farewell Tour: Happy Days Are Here Again/Mame
  20. Les Miz 2001 - Edith Piaf/Milord
  21. Aida - Amneris Intro: Every Story Is A Love Story/Heather Headley/It's Cheesy: Easy As Life
  22. Elaborate Sets (Aida Cont.): Elaborate Lives
  23. Angela Lansbury: I Don't Want To Know
  24. The Full Monty: Let It Go
  25. 76 Hit Shows: 76 Trombones
  26. Bows-Ta-Ta Folks: Another Op'nin, 'Another Show
  27. Joseph And The Amazing High 'C': Any Dream Will Do

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars As Always, Hilarious.......2007-05-03

This is so funny! Like all the Forbidden Broadway cds, its another knock-out. I feel like such a crazy person when I am in the car driving and I just burst out laughing. Its great and a must have for any Forbidden Broadway fan.

3 out of 5 stars Spoof Odessey worth the laughs!.......2002-04-14

I enjoyed "Forbidden Broadway 2001: A Spoof Odyssey." This recording has some truly genius material, and although these actors' impersonations of famous Broadway stars aren't as strong as they have been in the past, the CD has a lot to recommend it.

Particularly strong is Track 16, "Let's do an old fashioned show tune," featuring Elton John and Ethel Merman duking it out over AIDA, which Merman says is "putting everyone here through hell." Likewise, Track 15, "Let's Ruin Times Square Again," tickles my funny bone. Also wonderful are the satires of Beauty and the Beast, Angela Lansbury, and the Full Monty; Gerard Alessandrini's done a tremendous job with these! In addition, this CD's introductory song is much stronger than those on the previous volumes of Forbidden Broadway. It really sets the tone for the best parts of this recording.

Unfortunately, with a few notable exceptions, the first half of the CD is a bit thin, which is why I give this recording 3 out of 5 stars: Even though it entertains me, there's a lot I have to skip over. For example, the Liza Minelli spoof annoying (though, I admit, a little funny), and in the Music Man revival satire, their Robert Preston impersonator sounds *nothing* like the original. (In earlier recordings, the actors *did* sound like the people they claimed to be.)

The good news is that the CD has 30 tracks in all, so even though there are 13 that I dislike, I just love the rest... I do recommend it!

2 out of 5 stars better to be "Lost in Space".......2001-12-31

First and foremost, this CD is really for diehard fans of Forbidden Broadway, those of us who want the good, the bad and the ugly on the cd rack. I was extremely unimpressed with the latest offering.

While I agree with some of the other reviewers that there is some nice work, I don't know that Saturday Night Fiasco and Sondheim's Blues are sufficient to carry the rest of the tracks. Not much seems new or worse yet, important. Disney isn't new, nor is Les Miz. And while pointing out what is stale and pedestrian on Broadway was amusing on the last couple of releases, this Forbidden Broadway spoof clearly has joined the list of stale and pedestrian.

While there is some nice material on this disc, I really didn't laugh out loud, and that is why I have always bought these in the past.

If Alessandrini reduces the show to the same complaints of the same shows and then replaying lightly tweaked versions of past numbers, Trouble and Alan Cumming in Cabaret specifically, then he has himself is on the becoming a revival - and we know what he thinks of revivals.

The repeats might even be acceptable if there was something fresh in the perfomance, but both were done much better on their respective discs. I think Danny Gurwin is a great comedian, but he doesn't shine in either of these numbers. We also need a recording with no Ethel Merman or Liza numbers - give them a rest already. And why bring back Streisand with such a poor imitation? The earlier Barbara's were dead on vocal impressions as well as speech patterns. If you aren't going to improve on it, then don't drag it back out.

Alessandrini suggests that this is one of the best casts he has ever worked with. I don't know what he bases that on, but I beg to differ, either cast with Bryan Batt was significantly better, although they worked with fresh, clever material. Still, those recordings had verocious talent that brought Gerard's stinging wit to life for those of us who can't see every new production of FB.

Maybe it is time to go to off Broadway productions, or to the radio or the movies for some new ideas. Or else promise no references to the Gap, Disney, or Chorus Boys, (way over used on this recording), along with a Merman and Liza free season. Start from scratch. That might give us hope that Forbidden Broadway too might not be dead.

3 out of 5 stars Stretched Thin.......2001-03-26

I just saw the stage production of Forbidden Broadway 2001: A Spoof Odyssey. I agree with the other reviewers who feel that Alessandrini is no longer at the top of his game. Perhaps he should lay off for a year or three and let Broadway present new things for him to lampoon - as it always will.

The opening sequence is forced and unfunny, and clearly in place only to batter the listener with the "2001" theme. Unlike a previous reviewer, I found the Judi Dench parody hysterical, though I question its accuracy.

The "Trouble" parody is, as it always was, incomplete and thin. My dear friend John Kenrick (...) did a better job with it - included the segments of the original song that GA left out, and in a funnier fashion. The Cole Porter parody is marginally amusing, but the Brian Mitchell/Marin Mazzie parody is dead on the mark, and VERY funny.

The parody of Cheryl Ladd remains in the show, although she's no longer in "Annie Get Your Gun" - Reba McIntyre is now in the role. Similarly, he stabs at Alan Cumming, who is no longer playing the Emcee. These numbers, while funny, lack punch. On the other hand, he once again skewers long time target Patti LuPone with an hysterical new parody of Being Alive. I suppose she's innately funnier, after all these years, than Alan Cumming, who is, after all, a relative newcomer.

The Rocky Horror parody is amusing, and the observation that sex has moved off 42nd Street and onto the Broadway stage is not without merit. The Beauty parody is amusing, and apt, but as has already been noted, GA has been clobbering us with the Disnification of Broadway for years now. I suppose he finds some glee in the fading success of this particular show.

I must say that while Gurwin is not the greatest singer, "Sondheim's Blues" is the most brilliant piece I've heard from Alessandrini in years. It's absolutely dead on. The friends I was with had never seen nor heard "Follies" and completely missed the point, but I was in stitches.

The "10 Years More" (which does not appear on this album, but remains in the show) has really begun to wear thin, especially with the closing this year of Cats and Miss Saigon. The Cameron Macintosh British mega-musicals are finally releasing their grip on Broadway, and this isn't as funny any more.

Broadway, despite the naysayers, will never die... and apparently, neither will Forbidden Broadway. I don't think it should - but I do think it needs a rest.

2 out of 5 stars Do the Math.......2001-03-15

Four CDs cover the first 20 Years of Forbidden Broadway, Gerard Alessandrini's viciously witty satire of New York Theatre. The last year has seen Three new CDs, FB "Cleans Up Its Act" "20th Anniversary Edition" and now "2001 a Spoof Odyssey". Do the math.

Alessandrini is running out of ideas, and is spreading the remaining ones too thin. . Sanitized Time Square - Been there. Disnified Broadway - Done that, and so many times. Asinine casting faux pas, plotless pointless set-monster musicals, and Ethel Merman and Liza. We've heard it all before - and last time, it was funnier.

Now normally when a writer (or director or actor) has truly entertained me on numerous occasions, I'll forgive the odd show that disappoints. This would be the case here except for two things: Alessandrini is in the vicious parody business - he's never spared anyone else Besides, if he's going to actually include couplets like: "If lyrics are no longer witty... Then I don't want to go " he's inviting the pans.

When you hear the AIDA lampoon, you'll be reminded of the dim bulb in Cyrano de Bergerac who taunts the hero with the brilliant witticism: Your nose is very large

Yes, there are a few true Forbidden Broadway tracks on Spoof Odyssey. Dame Judi Dench singing "Why can't Americans do theatre like the Brits?" (with apologies to My Fair Lady), I Hate Ben (with apologies to Kiss Me Kate) and about 1/3 of "Let's Ruin Time Square Again" (no apologies necessary to Rocky Horror which understands how easy it is for good parody to go bad). Oh yes, there is one absolutely true Forbidden Broadway track: TROUBLE - yes, the same Trouble from Volume 3 which was just re-released on the 20th Anniversary compilation - and it's back again with a more hackneyed Robert Preston impersonation and all of 4 words changed. Granted it's one of the better bits, more worthy of rerunning than say, referring to Miss Saigon as Viet-Numb, but oh, he reran that gag too
The Avengers & other 60's TV Themes
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • A very mixed musical bag . . .
 The Avengers & other 60's TV Themes
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ASIN: B00005Y1MW
Release Date: 2002-02-05

Tracks:

  1. The Avengers - The Laurie Johnson Orchestra
  2. Thunderbirds - The Barry Gray Orchestra
  3. Dr. Who - Eric Winstone And His Orchestra
  4. Who Do You Think You Are Kidding, Mr. Hitler? - Bud Flanagan
  5. Theme from Z-Cars - Johnny Keating & His Orchestra
  6. The Saint - Cyril Stapleton & The Eliminators
  7. Department S - The Cyril Stapleton Orchestra
  8. Crossroads Theme - The Tony Hatch Orchestra
  9. Lucky Stars - Peter Knight & The Nightriders
  10. Light Flight (Theme from 'Take Three Girls') - Pentagle
  11. Stingray - Gary Miller
  12. High Wire (Theme from 'Danger Man') - The Bob Leaper Orchestra
  13. The Champions - The Tony Hatch Orchestra
  14. Forsyte Saga Theme - Cyril Stapleton, His Choir & Orchestra
  15. A Little Suite - The Les Reed Strings
  16. Fireball XL 5 - The Flee-reekers
  17. Maigret Theme - The Eagles
  18. No Hiding Place - The Laurie Johnson Orchestra
  19. The Fugitive Theme - John Schroeder Orchestra
  20. W Somerset Maugham - The Cyril Stapleton Orchestra

Tracks:

  1. How Soon - Jackie Trent
  2. Mr Rose - Roy Budd
  3. The Doctors - The Tony Hatch Orchestra
  4. Theme from Sam Benedict - Johnny Keating & His Orchestra
  5. Ben Casey - The Tony Hatch Orchestra
  6. Sir Francis Drake - The Piccadilly Strings
  7. Perry Mason - The Tony Hatch Orchestra
  8. Our House - The Piccadilly Strings
  9. Latin Quarter - The Laurie Johnson Orchestra
  10. Ghost Squad - The Tony Hatch Orchestra
  11. Our Love Story - Sounds Orchestral
  12. Theme from 'The Naked City' (Somewhere in the Night) - The Tony Hatch Orchestra
  13. Sucu Sucu - The Laurie Johnson Orchestra
  14. Casablanca - Kenny Ball & His Orchestra
  15. Carlos' Theme - Johnny Keating
  16. The Deputy - The Laurie Johnson Orchestra
  17. Man Alive - The Tony Hatch Orchestra
  18. Memories of Sumer (From TV series 'Love Story') - The Tony Hatch Orchestra
  19. That's Me Over Here (Ronnie Corbett's Theme) - Cyril Stapleton
  20. Theme from 'Peyton Place' - Jack Dorsey Orchestra

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars A very mixed musical bag . . ........2004-05-14

This recording is a primarily a collection of themes, and music from British television programs, from the 60's and early 70's. These are not the original recordings, but updated versions recorded presumably just for this compilation. Most of the music is performed by various orchestras, including those led by Laurie Johnson, Barry Gray and Tony Hatch. Being from TV, the pieces are mostly short, and are taken from various kinds of programs including comedies, dramas, and adventure/action type shows. There is great variety in the sounds you hear, and there really isn't an overall "theme" to this collection of themes. The rather detailed CD notes provide informative background and some vintage photos.

Music from programs that made it to America, like The Avengers, The Saint, or Danger Man/Secret Agent Man, may be familiar to American listeners, but unless you have been exposed to British television, much of this music will be unfamiliar. There are also some themes from American TV, like Perry Mason, The Fugitive, Peyton Place and Ben Casey, which may be recognizable.

Taken for what they are, some pieces are well done. For those who favor upbeat, action type themes, there is High Wire from Danger Man, the twangy Maigret's theme, and the themes from Riviera Police and Department S. The version of the theme from the Avengers, performed by original composer Laurie Main's orchestra, is stirring, as you would expect. The same cannot be said for the disappointing version of the theme from The Saint. There are a few vocal tracks as well, such as the rousing Stingray, sung by Gary Miller. Many pleasant and easy to listen to tunes such as Roy Budd's Mr. Rose, and the themes from M. Somerset Maughham and Dr. Findlay's Casebook can be found.

Though there will probably be something here for everyone, such a mixed musical bag makes a general recommendation most difficult. For most, the purchase of this set is very much a roll of the dice. If the track list does not look familiar, you might want to look elsewhere.
The City Is Alive Tonight: Live in Baltimore
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • you make me laugh, little one...
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 The City Is Alive Tonight: Live in Baltimore
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ASIN: B0006UEVFE
Release Date: 2005-01-25

Tracks:

  1. Worm in a Dog's Heart
  2. Rapist Eyes
  3. Baby Satan
  4. Love Song for a Witch
  5. Vertigo Motel
  6. Toothless Dream
  7. Acid Memoirs
  8. 9 to 5 at the Morgue
  9. Pink Riots
  10. Valley Girl Ventriloquist
  11. G Eye Joe
  12. Leper Friend
  13. Corpse Is a Corpse
  14. Breed
  15. Rat on a Sinking Ship
  16. Albino Rhino

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  3. [Trailers] [DVD] [*][Multimedia Track]

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars you make me laugh, little one..........2006-09-07

Ha ha ha...what makes me laugh more than watching people contradict themselves and act rediculous, is people who think that they "were into this or that band way before anyone else was.."
That is the most idiotic statement anyone can make. How do you know you were the "first" listener of a band? You don't. You just want to sound "original", "cool" and "all-important". Who cares who heard or knew of a band first? It matters not. You just sound like a pretentious idiot who is on some kind of self-gratifying ego-trip because he was way nerdier than everyone else. It makes me laugh...

5 out of 5 stars Jesus wept..........2005-02-01

...like Rambo's daughter on her 'First Blood' when heard this fantastic piece of live magical music. DFD have done it again. I never really like live recordings for a number of reasons, but this disc destroys what I hate about most live records...
The sound is very good (production wise), some of the vocals may not come out nearly as clear as a studio , but what do you want? If you know the studio tracks, then you won't mind at all. DFD are keepin' it real, yo!!! Fo Shizzle!!!!! I am lead to believe that they didn't touch this up, much because there is a part when a chick in the audience screams the wrong lyrics in "Valley Girl V-- I think.)
They also changed things up a bit, added a little flavor, incorporated a few surprise bits that worked rather well (I don't want to give anything away... but I laughed out loud w/ glee when I heard at least 4 of the before mentioned parts. Yes, I laughed like Mr. Jackson would laugh if he got his sparkle gloved hand on the key to the dressing room at "Kids R' Us".) Ok, I'll spoil one bit... ...lets just say that they give a musical nod to David Lee Roth, I hope they can produce him enough royalties to buy a new wig or at least a new weave made out of Paris Hilton's old throw-away-because-of-to-many-facials-locks (Just picture a David Lee Roth shower-baby or would it be a dingle-baby.)
I must say that this would be a great starting place for those who are new to DFD. Yet, at the same time it covers there whole catalog & even has songs that are yet to be released in studio form (OK, some of you have them, nit picking pukes).
I would also like to state that I am dying to hear the new songs (Baby Satan, Rat on a Sinking Ship, etc) when they come out. I guess this will hold me over till there next studio album.
Oh, one more thing, there is also a great DVD that comes w/ it. If you are a fan it is worth the price just for that. Hell it's worth the price just to see that goofy dancin' fool ( the guy w/ long hair & the goatee. What a spaz, does he take Jolt Cola via the needle? Is he a part of the road crew, I've seen him in Chicago at shows. Hell I even saw him at a Phantomas show) anyways, what a nut case I saw that guy w/ the Mr.. Bungle shirt Patton is wearing in "Epic" crossing the street in Chicago, dancing like a drunken baby until he came up on a light post then he dry humped it. I take that back it was raining, so I guess it wasn't technically a dry hump (oh, BTW, it was a show at the US Beer Co w/ Tubring & Lolly Pop Lust Kill (sp?).
Buy this now!!!!!!!!
P.S. I fell asleep on the DFD tour RV & woke up castrati!!!!!!!!!

5 out of 5 stars Nothing Better Live.......2005-01-30

I've been listening to Dog Fashion Disco before anyone really caught on, and guys if you are reading this you know there are LOTS of people who have yet to get it. This new release is a live one and its not bad either. Like Mindless Self Indulgence's live album, DFD have managed to make the recording quality perfect...it sounds great. These guys bring all the instruments along. Yes, the sax gets played live too! Flawless playing and good song selection. I was glad to hear Toothless Dream and G Eye Joe from the Embryo album.They cover Nirvana's Breed, DFD's version being superior since I never liked Nirvana. At 74 minutes you wont feel cheated for disc space plus you get a DVD of concert footage and hanging out. While some of the normal conversation and walking around the grocery store was not needed, a lot of it was funny and entertaining especially the concert. You should get their other DVD called DFDVD appropriately. It's Loaded with Evil Entertainment. Drunken fun too. By the way if you play bass they need a bassist again, Brian is gone for some reason. Better call them before some lucky bastard gets the spot. Bottom Line: Dog Fashion Disco are the most original eclectic metal band out there. Good Lyrics and entertaining music. The Mike Patton comparisons end here. Support DFD.

P.S. Come back to FL even though your last show in ST. Pete was lame. I had a good time.

Alive in the City
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • New Chapter of the MBK - and I'm Likin' It
  • Wonderful!
 Alive in the City
The Mighty Blue Kings
Manufacturer: R-Jay Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Blues | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
Retro SwingRetro Swing | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00005U2M1
Release Date: 2001-11-27

Tracks:

  1. Tryin' to Have a Good Time
  2. Lonely for Your Love
  3. Alive in the City
  4. Devils on My Back
  5. Will It Go Round in Circles
  6. My Heart Is True
  7. It Ain't No Fun to Me
  8. Call Me Honey
  9. How Long, How Long
  10. Your Good Thing (Is About to End)
  11. Gimme Love

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars New Chapter of the MBK - and I'm Likin' It.......2002-02-24

Yes for those who don't know Palos Park is a suburb of Chicago. For thoses of you who have seent them live and own there other albums, then you will like this best. Although I must say that they do move away a little from their swing, 20's style jazz. Yet this is still a great album. The first thing to notice is that Mike Thompson has taken up electric bass and has put down his upright bass, only a bass player like myself would notice this. This does two things, one that helps to give a bit more of a groove to the music and it also give a fresh sound to the group. Yet the Cherry Poppin Daddies uses an electric bass, but let not go there. On the whole the album seems to draw more from the Chicago Blues scene of the 30's-50's. On "Devils on my back" has a very much Chicago blues feel. Now yes the band is from Chicago, but this is there real first attempt to play the blues more than jazz. There are jazz progressions but they interwoven with the music that you don't notice it and with that said they pull it off very well. One track that is amazing to listen to is "Will go around in circles" you just can't help but wanna dance or do something.

It seems that they are "spreading out" on this album and seeing what else the band can do. And if you are up to following the band on the journey this is a well done album. Yet for those who ONLY like there first two then this album is not for you.

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful!.......2002-01-23

a change from previous albums, it really shows their talent and musicianship. I loved every minute of it, and look forward to the next time MBK passes by where i live.
Music From the Time of Charles II
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    		Music From the Time of Charles II

    Manufacturer: Sound Alive Music
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    D'Urfey, ThomasD'Urfey, Thomas | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B000005SSE
    Release Date: 1997-01-21

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    6. In The Merry Month Of May
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    8. Among Thy Fancies
    9. Ov And Gavotte
    10. Here's A Health Unto His Majesty
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    12. Gather Your Rosebuds
    13. Ste: Adagio, Fuga, Adagio, Burlesca-Allegro
    14. Long Look't For Now May Come At Last
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    Rendez-Vous in Angel City/Alive or Nothing
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Rendez-Vous in Angel City/Alive or Nothing
      Little Bob
      Manufacturer: Universal
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
      InternationalInternational | Imports | Stores | Music
      ASIN: B000J3FGF2
      Release Date: 2006-11-06

      Tracks:

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      2. Midnight Crisis
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      4. As The Lights Go Out
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      11. Never Cry About The Past
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      13. All Or Nothing
      14. Hurt So Badly
      15. Nobody's Born To Lose
      16. True Love
      17. River Of No Return
      18. Ringolevio
      19. I Wanna Be Free
      20. Keep On Running
      21. I Can't Wait
      22. Too Young To Love Me
      23. Another Kind Of Battle
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      Captured Alive in Tokyo City
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		Captured Alive in Tokyo City
        Praying Mantis
        Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Vision
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        British MetalBritish Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B000BRHQIG
        Release Date: 2000-11-27
        The City Is Alive Tonight: Live in Baltimore
        Average customer rating: Not rated
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          Dog Fashion Disco
          Manufacturer: Rotten
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
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          ASIN: B000H7JCN2
          Release Date: 2006-09-05

          Tracks:

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          2. Rapist Eyes
          3. Baby Satan
          4. Love Song for a Witch
          5. Vertigo Motel
          6. Toothless Dream
          7. Acid Memoirs
          8. 9 to 5 at the Morgue
          9. Pink Riots
          10. Valley Girl Ventriloquist
          11. G Eye Joe
          12. Leper Friend
          13. Corpse Is a Corpse
          14. Breed
          15. Rat on a Sinking Ship
          16. Albino Rhino

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          Alive in New York City
          Average customer rating: Not rated
            		Alive in New York City

            Manufacturer: Bobby Mitchell
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

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            ASIN: B000CAFYS6
            Release Date: 2003-04-22

            Tracks:

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