Shades Of… [Import]

shades of… [import]

Track Listings

1. In The Mist

2. Woundheir

3. Shadowed Dreams

4. Down Into The Stream

5. Sylvan-Night

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Shape Of Despair, one of the few bands that unfolds in front of the very eyes of the listener the true faces of despair, parading one by one in front of his fearful eyes. Shades Of is the first part of their bleeding legacy and despite the fact it is a debut album, it is a real masterpiece filling your hollow hours with moments of grief and pure bitterness with its lengthy compositions.

Shades of...,Shape of Despair,Spinefarm,Rock,Rock/Pop

Shades Of… [Import]

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Butterfly Kisses
Butterfly Kisses (Shades Of Grace)
The Strength of this Collection is the Lyrics
Butterfly Kisses
Simply Awesome

Butterfly Kisses (Shades Of Grace)
Bob Carlisle
Manufacturer: Benson
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000058R
Release Date: 1997-05-13

Tracks:

Butterfly Kisses
You Must Have Been An Angel
Man Of His Word
On My Way To Paradise
One Man Revival
Mighty Love
Living Water
It Is Well With My Soul
On My Knees
I'm Gonna Be Ready
Bonus Track 1

Customer Reviews:

Butterfly Kisses.......2006-09-07

I first heard "Butterfly Kisses" in the car with my mom. i was about 7 or 8. i am now 13 and this song still has the power to draw tears to my eyes. Bob Carlise is a wonderful singer to begin with and his songs are very powerful. I WOULD MOST STROGLY ADVISE YOU TO BUY THIS CD. I guarunte it will touch you.

Butterfly Kisses (Shades Of Grace).......2005-04-03

I was driving when I first heard the song Butterfly Kisses as a father of a beautiful daughter the tears rolled down my cheers in a way that no other song has. I went an brought the album as soon as i could found a music shop. Seven years later the songs still sound fresh and every time I hear Butterfly Kisses my heart beats a little faster and it reminds of how lucky I am to have a beautiful little girl. I also take every little kiss that she gives me and keep it my heart.

The Strength of this Collection is the Lyrics.......2004-07-25

When Bob Carlisle's album, "Butterfly Kisses (Shades of Grace)" went toward the top of the charts in 1997 - it was a major surprise. This Christian Contemporary album came out of left field to generate some significant sales. Much of the success of this album was propelled by the title song "Butterfly Kisses". Carlisle puts together a nice album of some Christian tunes with some very good songwriting that was a refreshing change from the ever dominant "alternative music" landscape.

Out of the gate, I think it is some powerful songwriting that gives the strength to this album. To be objective here, Bob Carlisle is a nice vocalist, but I don't think he does much to distinguish himself as a great vocalist. He is good enough to carry out the lyrics that he wrote - and that's good enough for this collection. Carlisle's work does show a nice amount of diversity in the instrumentals that inject some nice moments into what could have been an ballads album. While this is a nice effort and certainly the collection has its moments where it justifies why it was able to make a print on the 1997 music landscape - I still wouldn't go as far as to say this is a Hall of Fame album.

The title track, "Butterfly Kisses" tells the story of a father's relationship with his daughter. This song was the most successful and has probably made a permament mark in terms of being a song that will be a staple at weddings and Sweet 16 parties. This is a song that really makes use of metaphors (i.e. 'to perfume and makeup from ribbons and curls"). "Butterfly Kisses" is included as the first and last song and there are some suttle differences between the two versions (the latter is a 'live' version). One of these differences is when "All the precious time..." is sung about 3:15 into the song, you will hear stronger percussion on the later 'live' version of the song. Carlisle has definitely rode the wave with the success of this song. He has used the title song on 2 other albums. In fact, this album was originally released as "Shades of Grace". As the song "Butterfly Kisses" gained momentum, the "Shades of Grace" collection was repackaged as "Butterfly Kisses" and the order of all of the songs was reshuffled as well.

The Christian Contemporary framework on this album is present on every track of this album. There are songs on the collection that do have a late 1970's adult contemporary feel to it in terms of the sound. This is demonstrated on the tracks "You Must Have Been a Angel" and "I'm Gonna Be Ready". These two songs are two of the stronger tracks on the album as well. The later track features a great duet with Bryan Duncan - who is also a well known voice in the Christian Contemporary music scene. (I like the reference to Bob Carlisle as "Bobby C" in the song). The song "On My Way to Paradise" almost has a Michael McDonald - especially with the background vocals. "One Man Revival" and "It is Well with My Soul" are nice songs that are solid Christian Contemporary Songs - if you listen closely, you might get the feel of a (very) light carribean sound in the background of each of these songs.

The song "Man of His Word" is one of those songs that has brilliant lyrics. In this song Carlisle tells the story of a preacher and his relationship with his family over 50 years. The song discusses three periods: 1944 when the preacher met his wife, 1964 when the Vietnam War would divide the family, and 1994 when the preacher is on his deathbed. This is some very powerful stuff and shows how the strength of the lyrics can carry the song.

Finally the song, "On My Knees" is another nice song. This song does have a Gospel feel to it. It doesn't have a Gospel Chorus on it, but it could have easily had one. This is one track on the album where the lyrics don't carry it, but the music and surprisingly, Carlisle's vocals prove to be the real strength of this song.

The liner notes are solid in that the lyrics are included to all of the songs - as well as the songwriting and musician credits. As mentioned above, this album does fall short of being a "Hall of Fame" album. While I do think there is some brilliant songwriting, this is a tough album to get into for long periods of time. The things that are nice about this album are probably found on many of Christian Contemporary (or for that matter Adult Contemporary) albums. Clearly, it will be the strength of some powerful lyrics that will be what this album has to offer. It was a shame it didn't get the mainstream radio airplay to back the solid sales of this album. As a result, this is a solid album - and even if you aren't a Christian Contemporary music fan, you may find this collection enjoyable.

Butterfly Kisses.......2004-01-25

Although the album Butterfly Kisses (Shades of Grace)is overall a very average CD, I give it fives stars because of Butterfly Kisses. My dad bought this CD about 3-4 years ago when I was around six years old. I am now ten years old.

Butterfly Kisses is a song about a father's love for his daughter. As it goes through the stages of his daughter's life, it shows that even when she is a teenager and the line goes, "I still love you daddy but I'm only gonna kiss you on the cheek this time" how she still has an unconditional love for him. The piano is beautiful and I simply love the sounds of hirls and boys laughing on the playground in the beginning. All the words are beautiful in Butterfly Kisses.

I can't say I love the CD as a whole, but Butterfly Kisses is such an amazing song. Bob has an incredible voice. Note: He is more of a gospel religious singer, if you don't really go for that genre of music than maybe buy a single CD for just Butterfly Kisses. The other song I like on this CD is Must Have Been An Angel.

Buy this CD for if anything, only Butterfly Kisses. It is that much of a wonderful song.

I highly recommend Butterfly Kisses (entire cd or single cd) as a gift from a father to daughter, daughter to father, or a wedding gift. Butterfly Kisses has become me and my dad's song.

Please check out my other reviews in the games, books, and Cd's section. Thanks! And again, listen to Butterfly Kisses.

Simply Awesome.......2003-07-17

Bob Carlie and his butterfly kisses tune is certanitly one the best tunes to be played at wedding's, and it was not also a " Pop" hit but also ranked high on the the Contempary Gospel charts as well. The other songs included on this CD are simply the best.

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At Madlib finest
A madlib fan
After all, it's just a mix album.
An Experimental Must-Have
Not His Best Album

Shades of Blue
Madlib
Manufacturer: Blue Note Records
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00009OOI6
Release Date: 2003-06-24

Tracks:

Introduction
Slim's Return
Distant Land (Hip Hop Drum Mix)
Mystic Bounce
Stormy
Blue Note Interlude
Please Set Me At Ease
Funky Blue Note
Alfred Lion Interlude
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The hip-hop producer extraordinaire tackles Blue Note's soul-jazz catalog on his latest project, given free reign to rummage around the fabled label's vaults. On one level, the project makes perfect sense given Madlib's Yesterday's New Quintet work--he clearly has an ear for the Blue Note jazz aesthetic. The remixes and reinventions here are mostly pleasant and even surprising at times--get down with "Mystic Bounce," a flip on Ronnie Foster's "Mystic Brew." Yet, some of these tracks seem a little too casual and undercooked, making Shades of Blue feel a bit too much like just another Madlib side project. In fact, Blue Note had already done a better job with this very same concept on their largely forgotten 1996 New Groove compilation, where artists such as Large Professor and the Roots took their stabs at the label's catalog. --Oliver Wang

Album Description

Shades of Blue opens with the declaration that "We are now having a little cooking session for Blue Note right here on the scene..." Madlib was afforded the opportunity to mine the crates of Blue Note. On Shades of Blue, Madlib delivers remixes and brand spanking new interpretations of Blue Note classics. Whether funking out Ronnie Foster's original "Mystic Brew" and transforming it into the "Mystic Bounce," or giving Wayne Shorter's "Footprints" a go with Yesterday's New Quintet, rest assured that Madlib's innovative sonic vocabulary will fill the ears. Other artists receiving a Madlib reimagination include Donald Byrd, Bobbi Humphrey, Bobby Hutcherson, Horace Silver, The Three Sounds and many more.

Customer Reviews:

At Madlib finest.......2007-05-14

I don't know what to say but good and if love jazz with some hip hop you'll most definitely love this cd.

A madlib fan.......2006-04-28

now i can't imagine why anyone would give this less then 4 stars, i gave it five. Now some people who badmouthed this album are obviously not madlib fans cause this album is incredible. Now if you want the origanal blue Note rocordings then go find them(untinted) but this is Madlib's interpratation and just like YNQ stevie album it's a dope hip hop recreation of classic tracks. hands down a must have for madlib fans

After all, it's just a mix album........2006-04-01

This album is a good gateway to Madlib projects like Yesterdays New Quintet. Before letting the next few reviewers get you all worked up about Madlib stealing people's music, consider that alot of hip-hop guys throw mix albums together the same way madlib's done here. As well as some mediocre, re-worked soul-jazz classics, there are some covers by madlib minions like Sound Directions and Yesterday's New Quintet (YNQ's electrified cut of "Footprints" by Wayne Shorter works out well here). I like the re-do of "Stormy" here, but all in all, this is a gateway, nothin more. I do recommend you put it in your collection though, and once you've got your toes in the water, pick up the record "Untinted: Sources for Shades of Blue" which contains all the originals.

An Experimental Must-Have.......2005-05-11

I haven't listend to Madlib since his debut, but from this CD one can truly understand where he comes from and how he grooves. His music is very different from traditional "jazz," and even deviates somewhat from Blue Note's traditional sign-ups. Imagine your soft, mellow jazz fused with a mild hip-hop 'frenzy' (so-to-speak). That's what Madlib has done here.
Do you remember when 'underground' hip-hop was big...back in the day? Songs such as: A Tribe Called Quest - Luck of Lucien, All Natural 50 Years, Asheru - Soon Come (Koolade Remix), Bastie Boys - Sure Shot, Das EFX - Mic Checka (Remix), Pharoahe Monche - The Light, Gangstarr - Moment of Truth, need I go on?
Ok now take those background beats and add them to your traditional soft-jazz song. Bask in the bliss that Madlib delivers in his CD, and don't forget -- appreciate.

Not His Best Album.......2005-03-08

Madlib is incredible at his productions.

Pro: used great samples
Con: not better than the original.

i give it more of a 4.5/5

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Great Drivin' music CD...Brown's second and second best still!
Truckin' Music
Junior Brown 12 shades
You gotta hear this!
A True Masterpiece

12 Shades of Brown
Junior Brown
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ASIN: B000000D76
Release Date: 1993-09-07

Tracks:

My Baby Don't Dance To Nothing But Ernest Tubb
Baby Let The Bad Times Be
Freeborn Man
They Don't Choose To Live That Way
Too Many Nights In A Roadhouse
Hillbilly Hula Gal
A Way To Survive
Broke Down South Of Dallas
What's Left Just Won't Go Right
Moan All Night Long
Coconut Island
Don't Sell The Farm

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With his long, tall drink of bourbon voice--owing more than a little to idol Ernest Tubb--and his guit-steel, a weird contraption that fuses a lap steel with a telecaster, the idea for which reportedly came to him in a dream--Brown has become one of the most successful of the alternative country honky tonk heroes. His work is in the fashionable retro style, but his wild, Hendrix-meets-Cooder guitar gives it a rough and loud rock & roll edge. Brown's debut is his freshest, loosest album featuring the borderline novelty numbers "My Baby Don't Dance to Nothing But Ernest Tubb" and "Hillbilly Hula Gal," as well as material in a bluesier mood. --Roy Francis Kasten

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Great Drivin' music CD...Brown's second and second best still!.......2006-03-24

Junior Brown has turned on New Agers, hippies,
Country fans and even the Anti-Country crowd!
Now that's appeal. He's done a few guest shots
on shows awhile back and had some lipton tea
commercials, too! The boy has just got it!

Truckin' Music.......2005-08-20

I am a truck driver and first heard Junior Brown on Sirius satellite radio in late 2004. My God, what truck drivin' music!!! I cant wait to get my hands on more of his sounds.

Junior Brown 12 shades.......2004-11-22

I bought this cd at Amazon.I'd seen Junior on Austin City Limits.I've thoroughly enjoyed this cd,I crank it up on several of the songs when listening in my car.The studio work is good,with good clean sound.On the first track,Junior sounds amazingly like Ernest Tubb,complete with Billy Bird sounding guitar.On Broke Down South of Dallas,he sounds like Dave Dudley.You can in fact hear a lot of influence from the country stars you love in this cd.For a few:Ray Price,Hank Williams,Hank Thompson,Al Dexter,Spade Cooley,Pee Wee King maybe.I can tell Junior grew up listening to the same thing I did(I was listening to stuff from before my time,I aint all that old!)There's a song where he plays 3 finger banjo on the electric guitar(Free Born Man)It's Hot...However,there are a couple of acoustic sermons on there that are not that great.All in all,its a great album.

You gotta hear this!.......2003-09-13

Junior Brown is like no other singer, he is just himself. An absolutely refreshing mix from Ernest Tubb to traditional Texas shuffle with a bit of Hawaiian and Rockabilly...Sounds confusing, but trust me, you will love this record! Junior is also a master picker on Guitar and Steel, he plays his famous Guit-Steel and sings up a storm. This guy is definitely a highlight in today's monotone recording world.

A True Masterpiece.......2003-09-08

Being a big fan of Junior Brown, I own all five of his current albums, but although I like all of them, it's not hard for me to say that this is his best. So many of its songs are so superb. With that said, it's important to mention the general style of the album. Not having been exposed to much "old-time" country until this album, when I first got it (my first Junior album), I wasn't too sure about it. But every time I listened, I began to like it more and more.

Basically, it's old-time country, but with a twist (which I discovered after purchasing and listening to an Ernest Tubb CD). I've heard people say it's country with the spirit of rock 'n' roll, and I have to agree with that. Really, I see three styles total on the album. Real old-time country ("Freeborn Man", "They Don't Choose to Live That Way", "Too Many Nights In a Roadhouse", "A Way to Survive", and "Moan All Night Long"), older-but-not-as-old country ("My Baby Don't Dance To Nothing But Ernest Tubb", "Baby Let the Bad Times Be", "Broke Down South of Dallas", "What's Left Just Won't Go Right", and "Don't Sell the Farm"), and Hawaiian influenced country ("Hillbilly Hula Gal" and "Coconut Island"). Those are really sub-styles though, as the album is actually very focused compared with some of his other albums. It's old-time country with the spirit of rock 'n' roll, and it's that simple. And in clarification of what I meant by Hawaiian influenced ... it's not actually Hawaiian, but a Hawaiian steel guitar sound is evident in many parts of the two songs that I said are Hawaiian influenced. Those two songs are also at least tropical in their titles and lyrics. Other than that though, they're good ol' country just like the rest of the album.

As I said earlier, many of the songs on this album are really superb. Country was always meant to be serious at times, silly at times, and often a mix of the two, and that's evident on this album. With songs such as "My Baby Don't Dance To Nothing But Ernest Tubb" and "Hillbilly Hula Gal", unless you impose a 'well it's just too silly for me' barrier, you won't be able to help but smile at the pure listening fun those songs bring, as they are really just pure fun for all their silliness, and they examplify perfectly what I meant when I said country was meant to be silly at times.

With songs such as "They Don't Choose to Live That Way" and "Don't Sell the Farm", if you allow yourself to, you can really feel the emotions that Junior is trying to convey through the music and lyrics, and those songs are exactly what I meant by saying country was meant to be serious at times.

With songs in between (which is most of them), you just get a good listening experience, with excellent songs. All of the songs are just good, regardless of whether they're silly, serious, or in between. All of them are just superb, but you'll have to listen to them to know exactly what I mean.

This is my favorite Junior album, and I really do feel it's a masterpiece. I listen to all twelve tracks, and whenever I make CD-R compilations of Junior's music for my family, friends and aquaintences, I find it difficult to leave off whatever songs from this album that I can't fit. For anyone who likes country music, I highly recommend this album. Even if you've never heard old-time country, or else aren't real fond of it, there's a good chance you'll like this if you give it a few listens. Start with such classics as "My Baby Don't Dance to Nothing But Ernest Tubb" and "Baby Let the Bad Times Be", and go from there.

Tracks:

Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears
My Wild Irish Rose
Love Thee Dearest
Forty Shades of Green
Courtin' in the Kitchen
The Stone Outside Dan Murphy's Door
I'll Tell My Ma
Macushla
Slievenamon
The Green Fields of France
Trasna Na Dtonnta (Over The Waves)
Oro Se Do Bheatha Bhaile (Long Life to You on Your Homecoming)
An Poc Ar Buile (The Mad Goat)
The Rose of Tralee
The Old Bog Road
How Are Things In Glocca Morra
The Croppy Boy
A Nation Once Again
Let There Be Peace
Danny Boy
God Bless America

Product Description

1. Isle Of Hope, Isle Of Tears
2. My Wild Irish Rose
3. Love Thee Dearest
4. Forty Shades Of Green
5. The Courtin Medley
A. Courtin, In The Kitchen
B. The Stone Outside Dan Murphy s Door
C. I ll Tell My Ma
6. Macushla
7. Slievenamon
8. The Green Fields Of France
9. The Irish Medley
A. Transna Na Dtonnta (Over The Waves)
B. Oro Se Do Bheatha Bhaile (Long Life To You On Your Homecoming)
C. An Poc Ar Buile (The Mad Goat)
10. The Rose Of Tralee
11. The Old Bog Road
12. How Are Things In Glocca Morra
13. The Croppy Boy
14. A Nation Once Again
15. Let There Be Peace
16. Danny Boy
17. God Bless America

Format: CD

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The Irish Tenors' fourth album sees the trio of Anthony Kearns, Ronan Tynan, and Finbar Wright paying a sentimental musical tribute to Ellis Island, the hallowed landmark that met the majority of immigrants entering the United States at the beginning of the 20th century. Needless to say, the Tenors' repertoire this time around is full of reflective ballads of love, loss, and homesickness, including the original "Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears" that opens this disc. Throughout this studio recording, the Irish Tenors are in fine form and backed by a soft-hued orchestra that never interferes with their soaring vocals. Traditional tunes include "My Wild Irish Rose," "How Are Things in Glocca Mora," and, of course, "Danny Boy" (the last sung by all three tenors, with refreshingly simple solo piano accompaniment). Thankfully, the threesome didn't forget that the immigrants had fun, too, as evidenced by some lighthearted fare; "The Courtin' Medley" features the Tenors at their most upbeat and comical. Ellis Island is a moving aural portrait of the struggles and triumphs of the Irish émigrés and a must-have for fans of the threesome. Newcomers may enjoy the Tenors' debut disc even more, as the earlier live album is a slightly more upbeat and spirited affair. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

Three Cheers for the Irish!!!.......2007-05-30

A glorious concert in a historic setting, with all involved in top notch form. Finbar finds a great old Johnny Cash number, Ronan sings a Glocka
Mora to end all, and Anthony Kearns sings murderously difficult versions
of Macushla and The Croppy Boy like an angel. And their Courtin' and Irish
Medleys, and their "Nation Once Again" trios are simply glorious glees.

With the benefit of a grand theme, this is perhaps the best, and best balanced, of all their programs.

Ellis Island song brings tears to my eyes.......2006-03-17

This magical album crosses oceans and centuries and puts me in touch with my Irish ancestry. The title song tells a story similar to my greatgrandmother's and even though I've heard it many times now, I still weep for her.

How Are Things In Glocca Morra?.......2004-04-16

Long a fan of Irish music, I have turned to a series of artists to satiate my appetite. Bing Crosby and John McCormick have been succeeded by the Irish Tenors.

This CD has a bit more of an Irish American theme as "Isle Of Hope, Isle Of Tears" and "God Bless America" illustrate. Interspersed among these tunes are traditional Irish tunes such as "Macushla" and "Croppy Boy", along with newer songs, such as "The Green Fields Of France" and "How are Things In Glocca Morra?"

The singing is excellent, the words understandable. I appreciate the inclusion the lyrics of the songs contained on the insert of the cover. These are songs you will want to learn, whose stories you will want to research. I have. Listen again and again!

How Are Things In Glocca Morra?.......2004-04-16

Long a fan of Irish music, I have turned to a series of artists to satiate my appetite. Bing Crosby and John McCormick have been succeeded by the Irish Tenors.

The Best Historical CD Ever!.......2003-11-21

I think this is best CD since Live in Belfast! it also has 2 songs not included on the video! it's a unique album of how the immigration to Ellis Island and New York turned out. It also has songs of the war such as The Green Fields Of France (The Best One) or, the croppy boy. I would recommend this to anyone!

14 Shades of Grey (with Limited Edition Bonus DVD)

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Staind's weakest album.
Average album with too many slow songs.
STAIND Rocks!
Excellent
Real emotion

14 Shades of Grey (with Limited Edition Bonus DVD)
Staind
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ASIN: B00008J2JT
Release Date: 2003-05-20

Tracks:

Price To Play
How About You
So Far Away
Yesterday
Fray
Zoe Jane
Fill Me Up
Layne
Falling Down
Reality
Tonight
Could It Be
Blow Away
Intro

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The Beatles had the White Album, Metallica, a black album, and now Staind has its gray album. While lumped in with the often indistinguishable nu metal crowd, Staind stands out, thanks in part to memorable ballads, such as the pained and beautiful "It's Been A While" and "Epiphany" from the quartet's 2001 breakthrough Break the Cycle. Their latest represents a natural progression; realizing the commercial potential of the poignant but heavy rock ballad, they've penned a slew of them. The light and cheery "How About You" is radio-ready, while the layered, string-backed "So Far Away," and honest and grateful musing on success, is another get-out-the lighters showcase for singer Aaron Lewis. Lewis's beautiful ode for his baby, "Zoe Jane," a tribute to late Alice in Chains vocalist Layne Staley ("Layne," which intentionally and effectively cops Alice's signature sound), and the grandiose thank-you note "Intro" are more strong, overtly introspective entries in Lewis' sometimes mushy, sometimes touching CD diary. --Katherine Turman

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Contains a limited edition DVD titled Homegrown. It is a forty minute home movie documentary of the band's history since 1996, featuring exclusive concert video plus behind the scenes footage of the band recording their two previous albums, making videos, hanging out backstage, and much more.

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Staind's weakest album........2007-06-01

Ok, I like staind alot, and I think that they are the best post-grundge band without a doubt, While bands that tried to sound like eddie veddger from pearl jam were all over the place, including the cliche' Creed. Staind had something about them that was unique. The last 2 albums were some of the best Nu-metal albums of all time in which has been a genre laughed at by some people, Staind actually were one of the few bright spots around that time with Dysfunction and Break the Cycle. 14 shades of gray is... really a ballad sallad Of songs. Some are well written, and well it really has nothing dynamic about it, nothing that makes you go "Wow". The lyrics, which I always found from Aaron lewis to be about hope, even in the last 2 albums (I don't really find the lyrics depressing, just very deep thinking) are the highlights of this album.

Average album with too many slow songs........2007-02-03

Despite what other reviewers have said this album was not better than Break the cycle infact 14 Shades is a more slower and mellow album from Staind and it has gained more mainstream success from songs like So far away and Price to play which are not bad but I've heard alot better from Staind, the rest of the songs range from average to pretty good like the song Layne which is a tribute to Layne Staley from Alice in Chains and Reality which has a good chorus line, Zoe Jane was a very boring acoustic ballad which was dedicated to his daughter yawn!. The problem with 14 Shades is that it doesn't rock hard like the previous albums even though the singer Aaron Lewis is still able to write some good lyrics and the band is very talented unlike other Nu-metal bands out there.

STAIND Rocks!.......2007-01-05

Excellent CD, the bonus DVD was a very nice surprise! Even if you already have this CD, it's worth buying again to get the DVD! STAIND!!!

Excellent.......2006-12-19

I'm a huge fan of this band and i must say that this rivals 'Dysfunction' as being their best record i think. It's an efficiently written record that i was sorry to see limp in at no.22 of the Irish music charts back in 2003 but then it's the fans that keep the music alive anyhow.
Definitely worth buying.

Real emotion.......2006-10-18

I don't know what the thing is with Staind. Most people either love them or hate them, you usually can't find any middle ground. One reason is because they are often lumped in with the likes of Creed and Nickelback as the poster boys of nu metal, which for some reason is an unacceptable form of music to some people. Another explanation is that the band came on really strong with a more Slipknot or Korn-esque style when they first started recording music, and then began playing a softer, more commercially viable version of metal. All that is true, but they have, in the process, fine-tuned and refined their product and become one of the most popular bands in the genre today.

I find myself in the first group of people and enjoy the music of Staind. I like their earlier effort, Dysfunction, all the way through their most recent, Chapter V. 14 Shades of Grey though, is easily the best in my opinion. The most obvious thing that sets Staind apart from other bands out there is the emotion in the song lyrics. It's truly genuine in a number of their songs, and has been ever since Break the Cycle was released. They aren't made up or faked, which is sometimes the feeling I get when listening to other bands play. Not that that is neccesarily a bad thing, I mean you have to write something for your song lyrics, but genuine song lyrics improve the music in a big way. The reason Aaron Lewis is able to achieve this is because he writes about things that matter to him, his lyrics quite often are extremely personal. He sings about real things in his life, like his relationship with his wife and with his daughter- "Fill Me Up" and "Zoe Jane." Also, the inevitable hardships of life that everyone will eventually experience- "So Far Away." Those are things that almost everyone will relate with. Hence, an audience. Definitely not rocket science, brain surgery, or {insert your favorite cliche here}. It just makes sense.

Of course, the music doesn't suck either, but that's anyone's opinion. Here are my favorites: "Price to Play", "So Far Away", "Yesterday", and "Reality." If you're thinking about purchasing the CD, but aren't sure yet, I say go for it. If you're looking for heavy metal/death metal/thrash metal, then look somewhere else. All lyrics are clearly sung and you won't find any rage, hatred, or any of the like on this disc. Was this review helpful to you? Don't answer unless you've listened to the record. Four stars.

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Calm but no storm
Most excellent...
Startling!!!!
Dream come true!
An hour long sonnet just for you to peruse.

Shades of Jade
Marc Johnson
Manufacturer: Ecm Records
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000AMJEH8
Release Date: 2005-09-13

Tracks:

Ton Sur Ton
Apareceu
Shades Of Jade
In 30 Hours
Blue Nefertiti
Snow
Since You Asked
Raise
All Yours
Don't Ask Of Me

Customer Reviews:

Calm but no storm.......2006-09-09

There's no three and half stars, and three might be a bit harsh, so it's four stars from me. I feel guilty. I don't like this album as much as I'm supposed to, and in fact hoped I would. I came in expecting to be blown away, but was instead able only to detect a gentle breeze.

These musicians are all seriously good whenever they play, and the compositions are very nice indeed. Love the gospel-ish 'Raise', and there seems to be half a discful of nice ballads. Despite all of the right ingredients being here, I just find this album low on energy. There seems to be little spark happening, and in the end it's kind of anaemic.

Sco is definitely not in top gear at all, and it all seems so polite. Let me say I am a huge ECM fan and love their sonic genius in the studio. I am also an admirer of everyone involved in this project, but this album doesn't move me. It's a very nice album, to be sure, but for me it doesn't deliver the magic that it could have.

Most excellent..........2006-07-05

There's no problem in recommending this CD.
An excellent mix of the past and present sounds of straight ahead jazz.

Startling!!!!.......2006-06-09

Seldom does a group of musicians mesh so completely and beautifully as they do in this recording. It would've been so easy, with this much talent, to get lost in a clinic or exhibit of technique.

Instead this unit, so in tune with each other, play with sensitivity, technique and insight. There are so many moments in this recording where they hold you transfixed. These are original pieces which are quite interesting and on the level of any of the tried and true standards but with a much more modern aesthetic.

The ballads are breathtaking. They have a dark lush beauty. They convey genuine sentiment without being sappy or sacharine. The up pieces have a real sense of swing a firm grasp of the blues.

Everyone shines on this recording for what they bring to this. Each one is so well versed as to give the pieces, just what they need without overplaying at all. Eliane shows that she is an underrated jazz pianists as she is often brilliant here.

Marc Johnson is at the center of it all with that resonanat tone and undertated virtuosity. He is truly one of the underrated bassists and more should know of him. No wonder Bill Evans hired him for his last great trio. Joey Baron is marvelous throughout, propulsive but never intrusive.

The high points in theis recording are "Shades of Jade" which is captivating, mesmerizing. Startling, elegant, poignant are the words that come to mind when I think of this piece. Eliane Elias' is extraordinary on this piece, as is John Scofield who really sets the tone here in many ways. "Apareceu" is a beautiful ballad which shows off Joe Lovano's rich tenor. It has this sense of space, beautiful without being overly lush. Eliane Elias' again leaves us stunned with her playing. "Ton Sur Ton" is a mid tempo piece that has that Monkish quirkiness with interesting harmonics and unison lines. Joey Baron is in fine form here as his drumming really is accents this piece well. He starts out on brushes and switches to sticks about a quarter of the way in. Marc Johnson's walking bass is also a key factor in here as it resonates. "Snow" is another memorable ballad on the level of the title piece and that's saying something. Once again it's Eliane who really gives this piece it's color and texture. It elegantly paces a wistful portrait. The piece literally breathes. "Since You Asked" is an interesting pieces where Mark Johnson exhibits his virtuosity on bass in such a way that makes you reconsider the upright bass as a lead instrument. Melodic and haunting, "Raise is swinging, up beat blues, fun to listen to, good solo work and segues. "All Yours" is another ballad that featuring some beautiful interplay between Eliane, Mark Johnson and Joey Baron. There is real symbiosis here. This is musical conversation at it's height. This is largely a trio piece and it is on a par with the very best trios recorded. No perfunctory accompaniments just BIG EARS and they really listen to one another.

This is one of the best releases this year, bar none. I highly recommend this.

Dream come true!.......2006-04-22

Although this is a Marc Johsnson CD, it is also a collaboration of giants. Although I would never have been able to dream it up all on my own, now that I think of it, it's a rather obvious coming together of like minded talents. The ultimate dream collabo. Marc Johnson has worked for many years with Eliane Elias and features and co-produced many of her brilliant albums. Meanwhile, Joe Lovano has also worked with John Scofield, most remarkably, in my opinion, on the recent Scolohofo "oh!" project with Dave Holland and Al Foster. Indeed, The John Scofield Quartet, which released 1991's "Meant To Be" was made up of Scofield, Lovano, Johnson and drummer Bill Stewart. I wasn't really familiar with either Joey Baron or Alain Mallet before this CD but I will definitely be checking them out now.

"Shades of Jade" is indeed an "ethereal" collection of songs, as one other reviewer described it. Each song offers something different and if you focus in on any of the major players each time you listen to any song, you hear and learn something different. Fantastic stuff! Eliane veers away from the latin-infused melodic playing I'm used to hearing from her and does what piano players are often expected to do in bands - just provide some background and nothing else. John Scofield's sound also seems to be evolving. It's certainly more restrained than the wild wailing sound he used to produce back in the day. But he still remains unmistakable and unique.

My favourites? "Ton Sur Ton", "Shades of Jade", "Snow" and "Raise" but I really love the whole album. I recommend that anyone reading this gives it a go. You will not be disappointed. A must for those lazy summer afternoons or for unwinding on an evening after a stressful day. Just perfect!

An hour long sonnet just for you to peruse........2006-03-13

There are a host of reviews that talk about the music and give you a good idea of it from a technical standpoint. For this reivew, I want to give you a poetic expression of the atmosphere and temperment of this music:

A cool September night in lower New Hampshire,
The forrest is clear and quiet
Leaves are chattering about the day;
The nightbird nestles in the tree singing his song
The water provides a soft pace for the sing-a-long;
The moonlight masks itself across the vast scape
...of the calm and uncovered night.

A door is open in the distance,
The wood and the wind sing a song so soft and gay;

.......twinged with Shades of Jade.

In short, great music to reflect on. In the Miles Davis tradition, there are no liner notes. Everything that needs to be understood is in the music. Enjoy.

Marty Nickison II
author: Beyond The Books
publisher: lulu.com

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The most underrated album in the Allmans' catalog...
Great Comeback Album
One of their Best
***3/4 - good but a little unvaried
Their best '90s album

Shades of Two Worlds
The Allman Brothers Band
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Seven Turns
Where It All Begins
Enlightened Rogues
Win, Lose or Draw
Instant Live: Alltel Pavilion at Walnut Creek

ASIN: B0000027RT
Release Date: 1991-07-02

Tracks:

End Of The Line
Bad Rain
Nobody Knows
Desert Blues
Get On With Your Life
Midnight Man
Kind Of Bird
Come On In My Kitchen

Customer Reviews:

The most underrated album in the Allmans' catalog..........2007-06-19

In talking with my amazon friends Finulanu and Ol' nuff n' den sum we are amazed that this album, The Allman Brothers Band's follow up to Seven Turns, is out of print. It's just as good as Seven Turns, and in many ways better, as the playing on it is much more intense. Here, Gregg Allman really shines, not only vocally, but as a songwriter (co-writing the great End of the Line and sole writer on Get On With Your Life). His keyboard work is very good, too. Johnny Neel played keyboards on Seven Turns, while Gregg stayed on organ. Here, he does all the keyboard work for the first time since Duane was in the band. The song Nobody Knows is one of the Allman's greatest songs, a killer epic track (running nearly 11 minutes) with great vocals by Gregg, amazing guitar work by Dickey Betts and Warren Hayes, and some amazing percussion by Jaimoe and Butch Trucks. Despite the lengthy running time on many of these songs, they are remarkably tight, and show that the Allmans know how to jam and jam intensely. They never wander around like the Dead (at least in concert) and Phish would do.

This album needs to be back in print, now! If Seven Turns and Where It All Begins are in print, why not this?

Great Comeback Album.......2007-01-25

I don't have any of the Allmans late 70's or 80's output. The band broke up for a time, but found themselves back in 1991 with a revamped lineup that included Warren Haynes sharing the guitar duties with Dickey Bets and Allen Woody appearing on bass. This is a very strong album. Lyrically I think it is one of the band's best. The first two tracks "End Of The Line" and "Bad Rain" are both great tunes. The third track "Nobody Knows" ranks right up with the Allman's best with great lyrics and a killer jam that clocks in at over 10 minutes. Warren Haynes makes his presence known on this track. "Desert Blues" comes next and is another great song. The rest of the album is also good with the instrumental "Kind Of A Bird" standing out and the closer a cover of Robert Johnson's "Come In My Kitchen" sounding as good if not better than the original. I can't remember if this was the Allmans first comeback album after the breakup or not, but it was certainly a return to form after some of the band's mediocre late 70's and 80's efforts.

One of their Best.......2006-07-19

This is one of the ABs best albums of all time and it is a crime that it is out of print. Many of the songs are covered on live albums, but some are not including the great instrumental "Kind of Bird". Great songs from beginning to end and an excellent recording.

***3/4 - good but a little unvaried.......2004-08-04

I had heard (well, read) nothing but good things about this hard-to-find 1991 album, the follow-up to the band's excellent 1990 comeback "Seven Turns".
So I expected a lot, but I was a little disappointed at first. "Shades Of Two Worlds" opens with a good, tough rocker, "End Of The Line", and ends with an excellent rendition of Robert Johnson's acoustic country blues "Come On In My Kitchen", but most of what is in between is a little bit unvaried. Almost all of these songs come from the same mold, and "Shades of Two Worlds" doesn't quite have the character of "Seven Turns" or 2003's "Hittin' The Note". And besides, almost all the best songs are on 1992's live "An Evening With The Allman Brothers Band"!

But "Shades" has grown on me. The truly memorable riffs, hooks, and solos are few and far between, but second-rate Allman Brothers is still better than most bands' best efforts. And there is a lot of good stuff here...the slow burner "Get On With Your Life" and the muscular blues-rock of "Desert Blues", "Bad Rain" and "Nobody Knows" is certainly worth a listen, and while "Shades" isn't the most extraordinary thing the Allmans have ever put out, it will grow on you too if you give it some time. Fans will certainly find it well worth their time - if they can get their hands on a copy, that is.

Their best '90s album.......2003-08-01

Shades of Two Worlds is the best album the Allman Brothers Band would release in the '90s and is among their best work. Their previous album Seven Turns was their comeback album and is very good. But Shades of Two Worlds has a stronger set of songs and is a more diverse collection.

Dickey Betts writes most of the tracks on this album, contributing his strongest set of songs since the Brothers and Sisters album. Tracks such as "Bad Rain", "Desert Blues", and the epic "Nobody Knows" are all strong tracks. "Nobody Knows" may be their best track of the '90s, featuring some of Gregg Allman's best vocals and Butch Trucks' and Jaimoe's best drumming ever on a studio track. Dickey Betts and Warren Haynes' guitar playing on this track is also very impressive. The instrumental "Kind Of Bird" is also very strong, more owed to jazz since any instrumental they've recorded since "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed."

Gregg Allman only co-writes two tracks here, but they're both very strong. "Get On With Your Life" is an excellent slow blues that the band has always excelled at. The introspective "End Of The Line" is the album's most well-known track and is among their best recent work. The band also do a cover of Robert Johnson's "Come On In My Kitchen" which is a pleasant surprise. Allman's vocal over Haynes' steel guitar intro and the gospel tinged background vocals help make this song all their own. The only misstep on the album is the track "Midnight Man", which while decent, pales in comparison to the rest of the album. I'd give this album 4 1/2 stars if available. This is a great album which will appeal to all Allman Brothers Band fans. Inexplicably, this album is now out of print. This should be remastered and released once again as this is one of the band's 5 best studio albums.

Purcell: Songs & Airs / Argenta, North, Boothby, Nicholson, Toll

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Nice Collection
PERFECT!
Great singing and excellent value for money
More than two hours of beautiful 17th century 'ayres'

Purcell: Songs & Airs / Argenta, North, Boothby, Nicholson, Toll
Henry Purcell , Nancy Argenta , and Nigel North
Manufacturer: EMI Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000059LOH
Release Date: 2001-06-05

Tracks:

O Solitude - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
Ah! How Sweet It Is To Love - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
Not All My Torments - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Paul Nicholson
Stripp'd Of Their Green - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
Tell Me, Some Pitying Angel - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
If Music Be The Food Of Love - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
Hark! Hark! The Echoing Air - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
The Fatal Hour Comes On Apace - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
Incassum, Lesbia - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Paul Nicholson
Sweeter Than Roses - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby
Cupid, The Slyest Rogue Alive - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
From Silent Shades - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
Dear Pretty Youth - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby
From Rosy Bow'rs - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
Now That The Sun Hath Veil'd His Light - Nancy Argenta/Paul Nicholson
Beneath A Poplar's Shadow - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby
I Attempt From Love's Sickness To Fly - Nancy Argenta/Paul Nicholson
Let Us Dance - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
Fairest Isle - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
O Solitude - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby

Tracks:

Nymphs And Shepherds - Nancy Argenta/Nicholas Robinson/Fiona Huggett/Trevor Jones/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
Amidst The Shades And Cool Refreshing Streams - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
Love In Their Little Veins Inspires - Nancy Argenta/Rachel Becket/Marion Scott/Richard Boothby/Nigel North
Fly Swift, Ye Hours - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
They Tell Us That Your Mighty Powers - Nancy Argenta/Nicholas Robinson/Fiona Huggett/Trevor Jones/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
The Plaint: O Let Me Weep - Nancy Argenta/Pauline Nobes/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
In The Black, Dismal Dungeon Of Despair - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/John Toll
See, Even Night Herself Is Here - Nancy Argenta/Nicholas Robinson/Fiona Huggett/Trevor Jones
Why Should Men Quarrel? - Nancy Argenta/Rachel Becket/Marion Scott/Richard Boothby/John Toll
Seek Not To Know - Nancy Argenta/Paul Goodwin/Sophia McKenna/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
Retir'd From Mortals' Sight - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
To Arms, Heoric Prince - Nancy Argenta/Mark Bennett/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
O Lead Me To Some Peaceful Gloom - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
Halcyon Days - Nancy Argenta/Paul Goodwin/Pauline Nobes/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
Bid The Virtues - Nancy Argenta/Paul Goodwin/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
Lord, What Is Man? (A Divine Hymn) - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
Music For A While - Nancy Argenta/John Toll
If Music Be The Food Of Love (1st Setting) - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/John Toll
Sawney Is A Bonny Lad (A Scotch Song) - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
When I Have Often Heard Young Maids Complaining - Nancy Argenta/Nicholas Robinson/Fiona Huggett/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
Ah! Cruel, Bloody Fate - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/John Toll
Thy Hand, Belinda... When I Am Laid In Earth - Nancy Argenta/Nicholas Robinson/Fiona Huggett/Trevor Jones/Richard Boothby/Nigel North

Customer Reviews:

Nice Collection.......2007-03-05

I have many collections of Purcell's Music. This collection stands up to them at half the price. Solid buy.

PERFECT!.......2006-10-26

There is only a word with which I can describe this set of discs: perfect!
The only flaw there is, is not related to the singing or playing: no text enclosed.

Great singing and excellent value for money.......2004-09-19

This is probably one of the best anthologies of Purcell songs around, and not just because it's two-for-one pricing means it contains twice as much music (CD1:74'24" & CD2: 77'41")! Nancy Argenta has an irrepressible sense of style and crystal clear diction. But unlike Emma Kirby, whose vocal purity can become tiresome, these renditions radiate warmth. She is also, I have found, more consistently involving than any one of the singers in Hyperion's three disc survey of Complete Secular Songs (recently reissued as a single set). One marvels at how she judiciously balances restraint and emotional forthrightness. The accompaniments (archlute, viola da gamba, harpsichord, and organ) are well judged and blend with the voice, all helped by an excellently defined recording acoustic. This is an absolute winner at any price!

More than two hours of beautiful 17th century 'ayres'.......2001-08-02

Two CDs, totaling more than 150 minutes of sparsely-arranged (never more than 3-5 instruments at a time), sweetly-sung, 350 year old 'ayres' (a typically English form of secular music). Nancy Argenta's soprano voice is lovely, silvery indeed as her name implies. The instruments are a discreet but friendly accompaniment to her solo voice. Perhaps the instruments are a little too discreet -- there are times when I wish they were a touch more prominent. But that is a very, very minor complaint. A beautiful collection, and quite well worth the money.

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"Hey Joe" and all others, don't overlook this again!
Vanilla Fudge clones
Deep Purple's First Album
Shades of Deep Purple
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Shades of Deep Purple
Deep Purple
Manufacturer: Spitfire
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ASIN: B00004KD11
Release Date: 2000-03-21

Tracks:

And The Address
Hush
One More Rainy Day
Prelude: Happiness/I'm So Glad
Mandrake Root
Help
Love Help Me
Hey Joe
Shadows (Album Out Take)
Love Help Me (Instrumental Version)
Help (Alternate Take)
Hey Joe (BBC Top Gear Session)
Hush (Live US TV)

Album Description

Remastered reissue of 1968 album with 5 bonus tracks 'Shadows' (Album Out Take), 'Love Help Me' (Instrumental Version) first time on CD for both & 'Help' (Alternate take), 'Hey Joe' (BBC Top Gear Session) & 'Hush' (Live US TV) all 3 previously unissued. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

Customer Reviews:

"Hey Joe" and all others, don't overlook this again!.......2007-06-26

As the author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent" and a former radio disc-jockey, I am often asked to write and or discuss various recordings from the 60's and 70's.

It's not uncommon that a rock and roll band has a history that is forgotten about. Many times, it is for the proper reasons. Deep Purple`s first incarnation "Mark I" had three terrific records. If they never created another note, they could be proud to have composed such great material.

While to most of the musical universe Deep Purple is "Mark 2" featuring the intense and strong vocals of Ian Gillian and Roger Glover on bass, the prior story begins in 1968. Rod Evans (One of the most underrated singers of the era) and Nick Simper (Bass) may not be household names but were very much a part of the foundation.

"Shades Of" isn't "In Rock." That is not a swipe in the least. It is only a warning to those that are looking for the more metal and improvisational side of the band. What the initial album consists of is terrific material and well-blended rock with Ritchie Blackmore already way ahead of the curve and only to get better.

"And The Address" opens with a tasty riff that you don't forget. It's a solid choice to lay down the landscape of what will follow.

"Hush" is indeed the cover of the Joe South tune. Purple may very well have the definitive version. It is still played on rock radio to this day.

"One More Rainy Day" features a well-crafted sound by Jon Lord on the keyboards. Evans vocal feel is superlative.

"Prelude"/"Happiness"/"I'm So Glad" covers the musical spectrum in a bit over seven minutes. "I'm So Glad" is the timeless tune written by Skip James that was made famous by the incredible Cream version. Purple chooses not to intensify it to that degree but finds a perfect direction using a mid-tempo arrangement and first rate drumming from Ian Paice.

"Mandrake Root" is Purple's first journey into the land of improvisation. As they explore uncharted waters, the band jells well. Jon Lord's keyboards are mixed high giving a memorable performance.

"Help!" needs no introduction. The Beatles classic (Lennon/McCartney) is slowed down to a totally different and unique arrangement. The vocals are heartfelt and the results are pleasant!

"Love Help Me" pays homage to the psychedelic sounds of the 60's Although it may be the least known song on the record it clearly belongs.

"Hey Joe" closes the festivities. There is debate if Billy Roberts wrote the song but never a question how endless versions from Hendrix to Purple will live forever. This rendition isn't full of fire but it packs enough of a punch to get the job done.

Make sure to purchase the remaster with the five bonus tracks because "Shadows" is strong enough to have been included on the original disc.

Enjoy the music and be well,
Craig Fenton
Author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent"

Vanilla Fudge clones.......2006-12-05

Deep Purple started out in early '68 as Vanilla Fudge clones. John Lord caught the Fudge in fall '67 when they played London and were one of the hottest bands around. Ritchie Blackmore was more into Hendrix after making a living as a session player and in bands like Jerry Lee Lewis' back-up band. When Lord and Blackmore came together in early '68 they agreed they wanted to become a British Vanilla Fudge with Hendrix overtones. This is what they came up with......"Hush" and "Hey Joe" are the best tracks here. They were still finding their direction, and only became "heavier" when Zeppelin's first album came out in '69. For a start, not a bad album......but nothing like what they would become later.

Deep Purple's First Album.......2006-12-01

This isn't very good and it's not the Deep Purple that came out with...In Rock.
There's maybe three somewhat decent songs and the rest are a boreing overload.
The singer sounds dated and so do the band.
I'd say Hush, Help and Hey Joe are the best tracks.
And either one did the band write.
However if your a big Deep Purple fan and want all there stuff.
Buy this one because it's got the bonus tracks.
Which are basically OK.
DON'T PAY MUCH! BECAUSE THE BAND AND ALBUM SOUNDS LIKE THERE STUCK IN 1968.
SOME RECORDS ALWAYS SEEM FRESH...NOT THIS ONE.

Shades of Deep Purple.......2006-09-23

Band Personnell:
Rod Evans - Vocals
Ritchie Blackmore - Guitars
Nick Simper - Bass and Backing Vocals
Ian Paice - Drums
Jon Lord - Organs and Backing Vocals

This was the time right after they changed name from "Roundabout" to "Deep Purple", in this period they tried to find their sound, because of this 50% of the album contains cover songs from Joe South, Skip James, The Beatles and Billy Roberts, they only used a couple of days to complete the whole album.
The cover song "Hush" by Joe South was their most successful song from the poineering lineup, "Help" was a slower version than the original version by The Beatles, and the final song "Hey Joe" was earler covered by Jimi Hendrix also became very popular from this lineup.
All in all this album is a very good beginning of new Deep Purple fans, just to get the feel of how it all began.

Plus 1/2--------- "Spitfire Records???????".......2006-07-21

Spitfire Records is a subdivision of Eagle Rock Entertainment located in New York, United States.
So now that we know that, let's talk about Deep Purples' Shades Of Deep Purple. It took the industry long enough but they finally got it right for the earlier Deep Purple. These guys did it right. First of all this CD was digitized from the original master tapes. Before this CD the recordings where very bad, definitely not from first generation tapes, if from tape at all. The second thing, they did the remastering at Abbey Road. The sound is really great. They also did a great job with the liner notes. If you buy "Shades Of Deep Purple", "The Book of Taliesyn" and "Deep Purple" these liner notes pretty much all together tell you the early story of the Deep Purple. I am very glad I purchased this CD. I only wished I would have done this earlier. I highly recommend this whole Spitfire series. I don't believe this will ever get any better. By the way for all of you who believe that this band didn't contributed to the hard rock era. Living through it I can remember the actions of people when Hush came out. The older generation of the time S#?t a brick.. The fuzz the rawness and the harshness. This was definitely a group that contributed to Hard Rock. It may not match what happened after these guys MK1 broke up but they did help shape it.

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the second
Claim to fame is Jesse James...
Shades of excellence
very good for the 3 piece era of LIzzy.
Shades of later albums

Shades of a Blue Orphanage
Thin Lizzy
Manufacturer: Polygram Int'l
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000001F6Q
Release Date: 2004-02-23

Tracks:

The Rise & Dear Demise Of The Funky Nomadic Tribes
Buffalo Gal
I Don't Want To Forget How To Jive
Sarah (Version 1)
Brought Down
Baby Face
Chatting Today
Call The Police
Shades Of A Blue Orphanage

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the second.......2007-05-12

what can I say, is not a great record, for the sound,if you think the next album is vagabonds.... the difference is very big, you will understand only when you listen this album.
I like this album but they have a problems for record this album.

Claim to fame is Jesse James..........2006-07-08

After a very promising debut, Lizzy seemed to take a step back with their March 1972 followup. They seemed to be ready to go in two different directions, straight-up hard rock band, or folk with a tinge of power. On this release they seemed to go more towards the later which is kind of a shame. Not a bad album but as another reviewer also said not particulary memorable. I think it would be hard to include any of these tunes on a Lizzy top 30 but I know how subjective that can be. "Buffalo Gal" is probably the best song but it isn't really a rocker or a ballad in the traditional sense, "Brought Down" is very similiar in the same way. Phillip's first "Sarah" is almost buried by the reoording, forget about listening to this one in the car...it's too damn soft! "Rise and Dear Demise" and "Baby Face" are the best of the "rockers" but again, nothing Lizzy wouldn't blow away on future releases. Case in point, less then a year after this forgettable affair, they released their first single and masterpiece, "Whisky in the Jar/Black Boys on the Corner" - and reputation was secured. I'm not one to quibble about lineups either as each formation of Lizzy provided their own memorable addtions to the catalogue, though 'Shades' was not one for the Eric Bell era. Their next release with the aforementioned single would be Lizzy's first true artistic peak. 'Shades' is a slight misstep. Not bad just not a classic.

Shades of excellence.......2005-09-11

I totally disagree with the previous comment, it is fair to say that the three piece Lizzy and the later jailbreak band were like two different bands, and personally I prefer the original lineup..This album along with Vagabonds, and Lizzy 1 are classics, nuff said...

very good for the 3 piece era of LIzzy........2005-07-21

This is much better than the first album and show much improvement in songwriting for Phil. It's not the Jailbreak
sound you'd expect but if your a fan of the band you'll enjoy
the difference in the first few albums and the later ones. It
took me back the first time I heard them but I enjoy them
much more now. There isn't any new Lizzy to listen to so you
might as well get as much as you can. I love it.

Shades of later albums.......2004-05-28

Thin Lizzy was maturing. SHADES OF A BLUE ORPHANAGE, their second album, occasionally has a harder edge than their impressive debut, but is still miles away from the hard rock sound that would define them in later years. It's a pleasant album, although one that I don't often feel the need to pop into my CD player.

There are a few very notable exceptions, but I mostly think of this as a mellow album with pleasing melodies and reflective lyrics. The words are about growing up, and about cowboys (a lonely lifestyle that songwriter Lynott would return to many times). A few of the songs I find rather forgettable. Not that they're bad, they just aren't great, and I can't really remember anything about them after listening to the album straight through.

That said, when the album hits its mark, it does well. "Call The Police" is a song almost hard enough to sound like something off a later release. "The Rise and Dear Demise of the Funky Nomadic Tribes" is a song with a better title than melody, although it is fun, but goes on for a bit too long. We hear some of Eric Bell's deliberate lead guitar playing on many tracks, and I have kind words for his work on "Buffalo Gal" and "Baby Face". Bell's style is rarely overpowering, so you often have to pay attention to hear the little bells and whistles he's putting into the background. But you'd really miss them if they weren't there.

By far my favorite moment on the album is Phil Lynott doing what appears to be an Elvis Presley impersonation on "I Don't Want To Forget How To Jive". No, it's not as introspective a song as the other tracks, but it is the most fun. Sometimes I'm in the mood for deeper lyrics and thoughtful reflections about growing up. But usually, I just want to remember how to jive. A bit of a mixed bag here, perhaps, but not a totally unworthy one.

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