War & Peace

war & peace

Track Listings
1. Toughest Girl in the World
2. Million Miles
3. Time Has Done This
4. Love, and the Lack of It
5. Cbgb's
6. All Things Change
7. Madrid
8. Almost as Blue
9. Water, Please
10. X-Ray
11. Howl
12. Static
13. Black Squirrel
14. Train That Takes You Away

Editorial Reviews
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One of my recurring fantasies is imagining Syd Straw in the no-rules wrestling ring with Alanis Morissette, Shirley Manson, and Sheryl Crow, wiping the floor with their self-important butts and showing them how a real woman makes hard-rockin' art out of her relationship woes. Never easily pigeonholed or tied down, singer, songwriter, and wandering spirit Straw wound up living in Chicago, recording her category-defying sounds in Missouri, and putting them out on the Nashville-based Capricorn Records. But the label that made Southern rock famous was as unlikely home, and War and Peace never connected with either the modern-rock or roots-rock crowds that it should have appealed to. Poignant, passionate, it's powered by the world's greatest garage band, the Skeletons. It's also filled with songs such as "The Toughest Girl In the World" (a moving declaration that Straw is anything but), "CBGB's" (a tale of a one-night stand that began at the infamous punk club), and the love-lost ballad "All Things Change. " They're unforgettable-just like Straw herself. Jim Derogatis

War and Peace,Syd Straw,Volcano,Alternative Pop/Rock,Jangle Pop,Pop,Rock,Rock/Pop,Singer/Songwriter

War & Peace
The Civil War - Traditional American Songs And Instrumental Music Featured In The Film By Ken Burns: Original Soundtrack Recording
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Great Job
  • Very relaxing
  • A great peice of Civil War history.
  • Music Befitting This Most Tragic of Wars
  • Capitivating sounds for Confederate or Union Ancestors
 The Civil War - Traditional American Songs And Instrumental Music Featured In The Film By Ken Burns: Original Soundtrack Recording

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ASIN: B000005J0O
Release Date: 1990-12-29

Tracks:

  1. Drums Of War - Old Bethpage Brass Band
  2. Quote - Oliver Wendall Holmes
  3. Ashokan Farewell - NA
  4. The Battle Cry Of Freedom - NA
  5. We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder - NA
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  9. Johnny Has Gone For A Soldier - Jacqueline Schwab
  10. Lorena - Jay Ungar
  11. Parade - The New American Brass Band
  12. Hail Columbia - The New American Brass Band
  13. Dixie - Bobby Horton
  14. Kingdom Coming - Jay Ungar
  15. Battle Hymn Of The Republic - Matt Glaser
  16. All Quiet On The Potomic - Jacqueline Schwab
  17. Flag Of Columbia - Jacqueline Schwab
  18. Weeping Sad And Lonely - Jacqueline Schwab
  19. Yankee Doodle - The Old Bethpage Brass Band
  20. Palmyra Schottische - The New American Brass Band
  21. When Johnny Comes Marching Home - The Old Bethpage Brass Band
  22. Shenandoah - John Colby
  23. When Johnny Comes Marching Home - M. Manson
  24. Marching Through Georgia - J. Ungar
  25. Marching Through Georgia(Lament) - Jacqueline Schwab
  26. Battle Cry Of Freedom - Jacqueline Schwab
  27. Battle Hymn Of The Republic
  28. Ashokan Farewell/Sullivan Ballou Letter - Paul Roebling

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great Job.......2007-05-13

I can always count on Amazon to have products I can't find anywhere else.
I love it......
The Service with Amazon is excellent too.

Thanks for being there.

5 out of 5 stars Very relaxing.......2007-03-31

This CD is nearly as relaxing as a Deepak Chopra CD. I am a voice in the chorus in that I originally bought it for use in a U.S. History class, but the Cd is great in its own right. Especially with tracks like Ashokan Farewell, and Battle Hymn of the Republic, this CD really is an amazing peace of work (although Ashokan Farewell isn't actually from the Civil War).

4 out of 5 stars A great peice of Civil War history........2007-02-14

This CD is a good buy for any Civil War buff. Even though it was intended for use as a soundtrack I would recomend it. It has many of the time honored songs that we associate with the period and the sound quality is great. I bought this CD with the intention of useing it in a high-school U.S History class, but it as has good non-educational merit.

5 out of 5 stars Music Befitting This Most Tragic of Wars.......2007-02-12

Why does it seem that some music becomes intrinsically connected to an event? Perhaps I should have said why is there such an affinity between certain soundtracks and the subject material? One thinks of films as wide-ranging as Twelve Monkeys (Astor Piazzolla), Lonesome Dove (Basil Poledouris) or Schindler's List (John Williams) and the music seems as integral to the film as the dialogue. That's the way it is in this case. That soulful, rising and falling sound of the violin, the rustic tunes with rural roots - all accentuate those terrible times with beauty and pathos. To put it bluntly, I find it difficult to believe that there will ever be a greater match between the visual and audible than is the case here. My Grade - A

5 out of 5 stars Capitivating sounds for Confederate or Union Ancestors.......2007-01-10

If You Love America and would like to hear music that will haunt Your Soul forever then I recommend this CD. This music helps You form a better understanding of who we were in America over 100 years ago. I recommend this CD for all ages.
Yo-Yo Ma Plays Ennio Morricone
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Is it bad to say I like this better than the original soundtrack?
  • Absolutely Exquisite
  • Yo Yo Ma and the Maestro Marvelous!!!
  • Better Every Time
  • Fabulous CD
 Yo-Yo Ma Plays Ennio Morricone

Manufacturer: Sony
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ASIN: B0002YCVXI
Release Date: 2004-09-28

Tracks:

  1. The Mission: Gabriel's Oboe
  2. The Mission: The Falls
  3. Giuseppe Tornatore Suite: Playing Love from The Legend of 1900
  4. Giuseppe Tornatore Suite: Nostalgia from Cinema Paradiso
  5. Giuseppe Tornatore Suite: Looking for You (Love Theme) from Cinema Paradiso
  6. Giuseppe Tornatore Suite: Malena (Main theme)
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  8. Sergio Leone Suite: Deborah's Theme from Once Upon A Time In America
  9. Sergio Leone Suite: Cockeye's Song from Once Upon a Time in America
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  12. Sergio Leone Suite: Ecstasy of Gold from The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
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  14. Brian DePalma Suite: Death Theme from The Untouchables
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  17. Moses and Marco Polo Suite: Main Theme from Marco Polo
  18. The Lady Caliph: Dinner
  19. The Lady Caliph: Nocturne

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Ennio Morricone is well-known to moviegoers. His soundtracks for The Mission, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Once Upon a Time in America, Cinema Paradiso, and others are invariably warmly melodic and superbly suited to the films they grace. They not only add atmosphere; they help tell the story. For this CD Morricone has created new orchestrations for many of his scores, adding a solo cello part for the indefatigable Yo-Yo Ma, whose musical curiosity seems to be endless. Outside the films, these pieces tend to be lovely melodies, mostly pretty sentimental stuff, and, in the best way, gorgeous aural wallpaper. The most moving are the two selections from The Mission, but fans of Morricone's music will find plenty to enjoy here. Ma's playing, as always, is exquisite---warm, deeply felt (given the circumstances), and entirely idiomatic within the context. Perhaps not quite for the classical music lover, but an affectionate reworking of music by an important film composer. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Is it bad to say I like this better than the original soundtrack?.......2007-06-02

I never thought Yo-Yo Ma would do Gabriel's Oboe (Track 1) from THE MISSION justice, but I was wrong. There's a pureness to this version that makes it easier casual listening than the version(s) on the soundtrack CD itself. So no matter how much I love the theatrical "largeness" of the Original Soundtrack (not to mention the full choir), this is the version I grab for the CD player/iPod/whatever.

My two other recommendations are Main Theme from ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST (Track 11) and Ecstasy of Gold from THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY (Track 12). I suggest playing these consecutively as a single medley. Track 11 *WILL* bring tears to the manliest among us --particularly if you remember in the movie where Sergio Leone pulls the camera up to reveal the town rising.

I get the feeling "hardcore" classical fans would dismiss movie scores as commercial work. I truly believe Ennio Morricone transcends that. Even moreso than, say, John Williams, and on a different plane than a Danny Elfman. And I can't say more about the emotion Yo-Yo Ma brings to the table than what's already been discussed.

5 out of 5 stars Absolutely Exquisite.......2007-05-15

The combination of Morricone and Ma is pure perfection. This CD fills my heart with so much joy that I could just cry. I listen to it almost daily and have given it away as a gift to my loved ones. I am captivated by their incredible talents, and I know you will be too.

4 out of 5 stars Yo Yo Ma and the Maestro Marvelous!!!.......2007-05-13

Having recently succumbed to Yo Yo Ma after a longtime love of Ennio Marricone I was excited to get this CD from Amazon. It is superb! All of the songs had to be recrafted by Morricone to suit Yo Yo Ma but it is a great listen as you sonically travel down memory lane through some of Maestro Moricone's musical marvels. "Gabriel's Oboe" from "The Mission" now becomes "Gabriel's Cello." I laugh as Yo Yo Ma bows his brains out on the "Ecstacy of Gold' from "The Good,The Bad, and The Ugly." I recommend this to all Yo Yo Ma and Morricone fans...a great listen. Soothing after a hard day!

5 out of 5 stars Better Every Time.......2007-05-09

This CD gets better with every listening. It was a great purchase.

5 out of 5 stars Fabulous CD.......2007-05-07

I love Morricone and this CD has some of the best versions of my favorite pieces. I have ordered several as gifts for friends.
Robbers & Cowards
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Originality Done Right
  • What is going on?
  • These Kids Grew On Me
  • A band apart
  • Ehh
 Robbers & Cowards
Cold War Kids
Manufacturer: Downtown
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ASIN: B000I2IRDC
Release Date: 2006-10-10

Tracks:

  1. We Used To Vacation
  2. Hang Me Up To Dry
  3. Tell Me In The Morning
  4. Hair Down
  5. Passing The Hat
  6. Saint John
  7. Robbers
  8. Hospital Beds
  9. Pregnant
  10. Red Wine, Success!
  11. God, Make Up Your Mind
  12. Rubidoux

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You've heard at least three dozen bands like Cold War Kids already. Bands fascinated with the first Strokes album and bent on expanding the promise of that artistically ill-fated group; bands bent on delivering records that have a fresh take on life in suburbia but offering instead a minor variation of angsty clichés; bands that have quirky-but-catchy takes on songwriting; bands that try a little too hard. As unique as some of the ideas on Robbers and Cowards are, it doesn't take long before Nathan Willett's vocals begin to grate (even when he channels Jeff Buckley during "Passing the Hat") and the time between the initial excitement that swells with the opening cut "We Used to Vacation" and the moment you realize that Cold War Kids is just another mainstream band over-mining a once fertile underground sound is short enough that you can cut your losses and find something more worthwhile. --Jedd Beaudoin

Album Description

This LA band has toured nationally with Two Gallants, Tapes 'N Tapes, Sound Team, and done Lollapalooza dates. They're known for their electric live shows and major publications have already taken notice, with coverage in Spin and a 4-star review in Rolling Stone. "A gorgeous piece of geek-rock soul...Bravo, kids!" - Rolling Stone. "Imagine the rawness of The White Stripes on day one. Or what Spoon would sound like at a church camp making music with found objects" - LA Weekly.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Originality Done Right.......2007-07-05

People who call the CWK's just another name in a long list of Indie group's that are bound to fail are terribly off in their thinking. The CWK's use a plethora of musical influences in their songs, creating a sound that still maintains a strong Indie feel but also has a bluesy-pop sound throughout every song. Every song is filled with wonderful melodies that mix beautifully with the shrill of the lead singer Nathan Willett's voice. The voice of Willett is actually what makes the band sound so unique.. One song on the CD, "Saint John," starts off with a simple bass line and drum beat, but takes a new shape once Willett begans singing.. His voice functions almost like another instrument in the song, and the tempo change from chorus to verse gives the song an unpredictable feel that complements the lyrics.. The CWK's create complexity with simplicity and should be around for more than one album...

5 out of 5 stars What is going on?.......2007-06-18

I've never written a review on Amazon, but I feel compelled in this case. People are comparing Cold War Kids to Maroon 5? The Strokes? Do these people listen to music they're not told to? Sure, Maroon 5 adds a touch of soul to pop and The Strokes are a great band that relies on catchy '80's-style hooks, but CWK is something else entirely. They're rock first, with a Mississippi Delta influence.

The lyrics are unique in that they tell of the human condition, although not necessarily first hand. Wonderful music combined with touching lyrics equals a great band.

They are indeed one of the best live bands around, as I discovered them opening for Editors at The Fillmore, but the sound translates perfectly to home.

Maybe you don't dig the sound, but comparing them to some other random band doesn't make any sense. They have a style that might not be completely original, as Delta Spirit and a few other bands are of the same vein, but CWK does it the best, and with the most feeling.

4 out of 5 stars These Kids Grew On Me.......2007-06-17

I was introduced to this album by my cousin, whose brother and the band members are friends.

Initially to me, they sounded like Franz Ferdinand, but with a more interesting sound to their music. At the same time, there were elements of Maroon 5's soul rock, but Cold War Kids created their own alternative (indie) rock music, completely unique and completely different from all the groups out there now. Most impressive.

The lyrics in most of their songs sound like a twisted reflection of life, sometimes funny, sometimes sad. I found their music very refreshing as compared to all the groups out there now. Out of all the tracks, I enjoyed Robber, Red Wine, Success, We Use To Vacation and Hang Me Up To Dry.

This album really grew on me to the point that I'm asking myself to look-out for the dates they're dropping by for a concert!

1 out of 5 stars A band apart.......2007-06-01

If you're smart enough to catch the reference to the production company in my title, then you are the type of person this band is marketing. However, if you understand the reference above, then you are probably going to be disappointed by the band's music. And you will also understand that the seemingly positive title of my review merits 1 star for this CD.

Tarantino named his production company "A band apart" as a play on words of the French new wave movie "Bande a part." However, he was much more mocking in his motives than Wikipedia lets on.

This band is very similar to the spirit of this mockery. They are a very well marketed band. Very well. They are not selling their music which is mediocre, but they are selling the image of what they want their music to sound like. They do a bang up job looking good in pictures with half smoked cigarettes hanging off their lips. They do a wonderful job getting you to believe that their music is good. That they have transcended into the realm of a great band with real feelings and intent.

But...they...don't...deliver...They want you to believe the hype of what they are but their music just doesn't stand up. They want the hipsters to jump on board with this one as I'm sure they are. But don't mistake marketing for intent or the face from the body. Everything looks good on the outside, but when you dig past the American Apparel, then all you are left with is a hollow frame that doesn't live up to the hype.

Sorry CWK, but continue taking the black and white pictures with the suits and loosened ties or the hipster clothes or the Fellini references, or whatever you would like. It looks good. It looks really good. Just don't pick up any instruments anytime soon, okay?

5 out of 5 stars Ehh.......2007-06-01

I bought this CD because I loved "Hang me up to dry" and "St. John" but the only other song that I'm really into on the whole thing is "We used to vacation". Other than that I'm not overly impressed. I love their sound I just wish I liked more of the tracks.
At War with the Mystics
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Outstanding
  • my first flaming lips album - i'm impressed
  • 4 1/2 stars.
  • Only a fool believes that he is different....
  • A great Flaming lips album
 At War with the Mystics
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ASIN: B000EGDNCW
Release Date: 2006-04-04

Tracks:

  1. The Yeah Yeah Yeah Song
  2. Free Radicals
  3. The Sound of Failure
  4. My Cosmic Autumn Rebellion
  5. Vein of Stars
  6. The Wizard Turns On...
  7. It Overtakes Me
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  9. Haven't Got a Clue
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After two expansive yet winsome epic albums like The Soft Bulletin and Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots that dealt with the inevitability of death in the face of life, the Oklahoma City art provocateurs have abandoned the concept album approach and done an about face. They've returned to their earlier canon, channeling their messy psychedelica through a 70s funk scrim, and yet again figured out a way to elevate the ordinary to the sublime--even out-weirding Syd Barrett-era Pink Floyd on a track like "Pompeii," and precariously balancing out on the astral plane on "Wizard Turns On." And while you might be tempted to believe that this band is just about their cartoonish space bubbles on pink rabbits, it is at your own peril. At War With the Mystics is an intelligent and searing indictment of George W. Bush, his administration, suicide bombers, superficiality and undeserved stardom--branding them all sinners of similar stripe. A song like "Sound of Failure/It's Dark...Is it Always This Dark?" boldly calls out pop culture princesses Gwen Stefani and Britney Spears, but not without first giving them a wet kiss goodnight. "Free Radicals" is a precious soul romp that sounds like Prince in his prime, but instead was oddly inspired by a dream about Devendra Banhart, and is an sharp arrow aimed straight at the heart of would-be terrorists. Major domo and head Lip Wayne Coyne is a shrewd observer of human nature, and an even shrewder songwriter and this album stands as his greatest and most varied work yet. --Jaan Uhelszki

Album Description

Cosmic, consciousness-expanding and mind-shattering, At War With The Mystics, the highly anticipated follow-up to The Flaming Lips' Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots brings together the expressiveness of recent albums with the heaviness, volume and intensity of the band's earlier work. At War With The Mystics is personal, political, psychedelic and powerful pop.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Outstanding.......2007-06-16

The Lips reinvented themselves again with this innovative masterpiece. A world without Wayne Coyne would be a dark place indeed.

4 out of 5 stars my first flaming lips album - i'm impressed.......2007-06-09

The music sounds experimental, political, and generally fresh (despite the pink floyd/classic rock influence) - i find this to be an enjoyable listen.. I am not quite up to par with those who consider it a masterpiece (but those people obviously have a connection with the band and their music.. whereas i am a helpless rookie).. I would consider it very artistic - yet with an edge that might be commercially driven (who can blame them).. very well done..

4 out of 5 stars 4 1/2 stars. .......2007-04-11

my brother and his wife & kids were over. we were all playing some darts in the basement. there was an accident. a dart struck my head. stuck right in it, in fact. stuck in deep. in some important artery or something. i tried pulling it out while everyone screamed, but i passed out before i could succeed. i came to in a hospital bed, alone and scared, and kind of disoriented. then from down the hospital corridor i heard some music. really good stuff. a nurse entered my room. "nurse," i said, "what's that music playing?" she smiled and replied, "oh, that's the new flaming lips cd." i smiled, too. i knew that everything was going to be okay.

5 out of 5 stars Only a fool believes that he is different...........2007-03-19

I admit, I was not too sure about this album when I first heard it. It struck me as, well "odd". This was my first foray into The Flaming Lips world, and as any Lips fan knows, their music is "different", yet the "same".
I had seen The Flaming Lips years ago on a Bonaroo tour(I Think..), and nevertheless I was not impressed. I was on a different kick then, in a different mind state, a different mood. I am a big believer that you find music( or rather music finds you) when it is your time to hear it. You may run into it before your time, but you will either not notice it, or you will not care for it.

Well, fast forward to 2007, I have established a great appreciation for the film "Baraka", which I had first viewed years ago on a trip to Alaska. Baraka is a very powerful movie that spans over 6 different continents, a beautiful portrayal of humanity and life, compared and contrasted between the beauty moments and the horror. Well, I recently rented Baraka again and was re-introduced into its splendor. While searching the internet for more Baraka information, I came across something called "At War with Baraka', which was a mish-mash of The Flaming Lips album "At War with the Mystics", and the flim Baraka (which has no spoken dialogue by the way). Someone had posted a web site showing this mish-mash. In my humble opinion I did not really find that they mashed well together (it is my belief that anything will go together if you want it too, and sure there were parts that fit, but it did not really fit together), but I sort of enjoyed the music. I picked up the album and gave it many, many listens. At first, it just did not click that well with me, I mean there were parts that I really enjoyed, namely the very psychedelic and atmospheric sections of songs, and the awesome "Sound of Failure/Its dark...". The ending theme, "Its dark.." is amazing in a creepy beautiful way, soft flute with atmosphere that really depicts darkness...which leads into "My Cosmic Autumn Rebellion", which is another amazing tripped out song with great electronics and atmosphere. And that is what caught me. It was the great amount of atmosphere, electronics and wizardry that The Flaming Lips bring to this album that hoooked me in. The whole album plays off as one experience. YOU MUST listen to this in full at first, to capture the whole picture, unless your some kind of savant who can catch the greatness right away. Either way, when you listen to the whole experience, its just wonderful and for me, I was able to gather a grasp of an overall message, not to mention a great listen. The electronic elements add so much to the music and provide such a great immersive world to jump into.

As far as what the lyrics refer to, or for that matter what the title refers to is anyones guess and each person who theorizes will only be suggesting their opinion, only a fool believes he is different....
One thing that is for sure, is that this album grows on you like some kind of nasty funky fungus. At first you will get annoyed by the lead singers voice (think Neil Young), and at first the whole experience may seem all too tripped out and "out there" for you. But stick with it, I guarantee that over a small amount of time, some repeated listens and some true attention to the detail of each song, and you will arrive at the place where you can truly appreciate this album.
Give it some time, check it out. Have an open mind. You will come to find that you enjoy this all too much.

Actually, the above statement is true for all of The Flaming Lips albums that I have had the pleasure to hear, especially "The Soft Bulletin".

5 out of 5 stars A great Flaming lips album.......2007-03-10

i liked the flaming lips before, but this cd made me love them. Its a great all around flaming lips cd, crazy, but good
War
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Actually 4.5 ! War is a part of my trilogy of fav U2 albums
  • The beginning of something great
  • U2's best and most hard hitting album.
  • love U2
  • Great album
 War
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ASIN: B000001F3C
Release Date: 1990-06-15

Tracks:

  1. Sunday Bloody Sunday
  2. Seconds
  3. New Year's Day
  4. Like A Song...
  5. Drowning Man
  6. The Refugee
  7. Two Hearts Beat As One
  8. Red Light
  9. Surrender
  10. '40'

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The final album of U2's early period, before the group broadened its sonic palette and lyrical vision, War is a brilliantly conflicted album, sounding martial and majestic while its very purpose is to tear down false idols propped up by politics. "Sunday Bloody Sunday" and "40" take the subject of Ireland's troubles head-on, while it's the subtext of "New Year's Day," which is about a sundered love relationship symbolic of a greater division. "Torn in two, we can be one," Bono pleads, as Edge's guitar scratches and snarls behind him. Songs such as "Two Hearts Beat as One" and the delicate "Drowning Man" take a back seat here, but they help make War a compelling and well-rounded album. --Daniel Durchholz

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U2 weren't always over-the-top multimedia showmen. Early on, as on this third album, they were an impassioned young rock band from Ireland, a country trapped in an endless civil war--a war whose terrors find their way into nearly every song on the record and into Bono's tormented howl, even as military rhythms find their way into Larry Mullen Jr.'s rattling drumbeats. War doesn't quite capture U2's live fire, but its arty production does augment the songs with some extraordinary touches: the stately piano that offsets the Edge's stuttering, keening guitar on "New Year's Day," the electric violin that darkens "Sunday Bloody Sunday," the disco-fied thump behind the jittering riff of "Two Hearts Beat as One." --Douglas Wolk

Album Details

Same as USA Version.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Actually 4.5 ! War is a part of my trilogy of fav U2 albums.......2007-06-28

I find it hard to believe that I have never written a review for this album.
First of all I believe U2 had never been as rocking and driven as they were with WAR, they have not been since it either.
Song by song the album might not seem as good, but this is one of those strange situations where the whole is much more than the sum of it's parts.
This album features their first two real master pieces New year's day and drowning man.
The latter not as known to newer fans, it is a haunting song that provides us with a different U2.
The anger and determination, their youthful energy, talent and focus, just blended perfectly in this album, creating the epic closer for their early album trilogy.
If this album misses the label 'masterpiece' is by frustrating inches, probably because of "The refugee" it would have been a much stronger record without it, as it stops the flow of the record and sounds totally out of place.
This is all of course my opinion... but I feel WAR is light years ahead in terms of musical and lyrical contents than pretty much most of their albums, specially their two newer ones (yes that ones that sound like a rehash of their "old" sound cough *sellouts* cough) All that you can't leave behind and How to dismantle an atomic bomb.

WAR
Master pieces: New year's day, Drowning man
Oustanding songs: Sunday bloody sunday, Seconds, Like a song...,
Good songs: Two hearts beat as one, surrender, red light
Regular songs: 40 (Great lyrics and all but as a song itself it feels weird)
Bad songs: The refugee

If you have heard U2 and recall their "old" albums (Joshua tree, Unforgettable fire)
Do yourself a favour and listen to their true old sound and roots... I guarantee this four young lads will impress you way beyond the Joshua tree and you will, now, truly know what you REALLY can't leave behind.

3 out of 5 stars The beginning of something great.......2007-03-25

With this album, U2 reach the international market with hits like "Sunday bloody Sunday", and "New year's day". Other tracks are really good like "Surrender" and "40", the rest is good but not great.
The best was just coming soon...

5 out of 5 stars U2's best and most hard hitting album........2007-03-20

This is probably one of U2's most focused and hard rocking album's to date, while their later albums tend to focus too much on pop music War has a more edgier sound to it and there is obviously a little bit of pop. I consider this to be one of my favorites from U2 of course not alot of people are going to like this cause U2 are a band that you either love or hate, my friend hates these guys and thinks that their music is pointless and very dull, oh well thats just his opinion. The album starts of with Sunday bloody sunday which is one of thier biggest hits, its an anti-war and protest song and is very effective cause of the way Bono sings he sounds very emotional and the song has a very nice drum beat done by Larry Mullen then theres the song Seconds which also sounds like a protest song. The other hit single from this album and one of my favorites New years day is one of the best songs that U2 has ever made, if you haven't heard anything from U2 yet I suggest you hear this song first so you might get this album as well. Bono of course being a great song writer and lyricist attempts to write a great love ballad with Two hearts beat as one and his vision carries through the rest of the album which has a strong political and religious theme to it. I have to admit that Refugee is not a fovrite cause it sound a bit outdated and bad like a synthpop new wave song but still doesn't matter since the rest of the album was absolutely amazing and The edge has some great guitar riffs especially in the song New years day where he makes a slightly echo like sounding riff that complements the nice basslines and piano, this song is absolutely phenomenal. I highly recomend this to U2 fans or those who are looking for a great 80's rock album.

5 out of 5 stars love U2.......2007-01-15

arrived quick and I just purchased another copy of a cd i had worn out

5 out of 5 stars Great album.......2007-01-08

Hopefully I don't speak only for myself when I say that this is my favorite U2 cd. There is not one bad song on the album. There isn't even any mediocre song--they are all honestly beautiful and amazing. U2 is amazing. If you're contemplating buying this, just do it and you will not regret it.
The Very Best of War
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Very Best of War is good, but may be over kill
  • Da Bomb
  • Great but beware of abridged versions
  • Bridge the generaion gap.
  • Very UNAPPRECIATED But EXCELLENT Group
 The Very Best of War
War
Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
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ASIN: B0000A0DVB
Release Date: 2003-07-15

Tracks:

  1. Spill The Wine
  2. Tabacco Road
  3. All Day Music
  4. Slippin' Into Darkness
  5. Get Down
  6. Nappy head (Theme From 'Getto Man')
  7. The World Is A Getto
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  10. Where Was You At
  11. Four Cornered Room
  12. Gypsy Man
  13. Me And Baby Brother
  14. Deliver The Word
  15. Southern Part Of Texas
  16. Ballero (live, 1972)
  17. Why Can't We Be Friends

Tracks:

  1. Low Rider
  2. Don't Let No One Get You Down
  3. Heartbeat
  4. Smile Happy
  5. So
  6. Summer
  7. L.A. Sunshine
  8. River Niger
  9. Galaxy
  10. Youngblood (Livin' In The Streets)
  11. I'm The One Who Understands
  12. Cinco De Mayo
  13. You Got The Power
  14. Outlaw
  15. Baby It's Cold Outside
  16. Peace Sign
  17. East L.A.

Album Description

34 signature tracks totaling over 2 1/2 hours of music, includes classics from Eric Burdon & War plus all-time War hits 'Low Rider', 'The Cisco Kid', 'The World Is A Ghetto', 'Summer' and more. Slipcase. Rhino. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Very Best of War is good, but may be over kill.......2007-06-12

I have always like War, however, I am not a diehard or really knowledgeable fan. This collection was a bit more War than I really needed. Perhaps with a bit more listening, many of the more obscure songs will grow on me. If you are that diehard or very knowledgeable fan, perhaps it IS for you.

5 out of 5 stars Da Bomb.......2006-08-18

Either you appreciate War or you don't...if ya do then this is the collection!

4 out of 5 stars Great but beware of abridged versions.......2006-07-28

These two CD's are a very good introduction to WAR. The only problem that I've found with this CD is that, in order to fit in as many songs as possible, they edited and abridged many of the songs (Ballero, Deliver the Word, The World is a Ghetto all fall into this category). And as mentioned before some of the songs on the second CD do not do justice WAR, mainly their attempts at disco fall short. This also lacks many of the groups songs that they did with Eric Burdon (Spill the Wine and Tobacco Road are the only ones to make the cut) and it would have been nice to see more those songs on the album instead of some of their later work. This is a great introduction to band but do yourself a favor and check out more of them so you can get a full sense of WAR.

5 out of 5 stars Bridge the generaion gap........2006-03-25

There are few groups my daughter and I both share an interest in, (35yr age difference) this is one of them...she's been singing "Low Rider" word for word since she was 4, to the amazement of my co-workers at the tire company I worked at. This CD covers all the best hits, not just one or two like most.

5 out of 5 stars Very UNAPPRECIATED But EXCELLENT Group.......2006-03-25

6/7 reviews show alot how this group fail to become well known even with a long list of hits. War is by far my favorite group. They are really incredible and their songs have so much depth, postivity and quality to them. Each individual song has it's own personilty and that is something you cannot find in too many collection of hits. War wanted to be different and for that people didnt fully understand but I did and that's why I truly love their sound and music. I can let this whole entire CD ride from beginning to end. Everything sounds so fresh despite the time period like most music. It's a crime War never really became a house hold name but their music will defiently live on through all the fans who supported their work and appreciate their music like I do.
Post-War
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • m ward rules
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  • Feels good
 Post-War
M. Ward
Manufacturer: Merge Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000GGSMDA
Release Date: 2006-08-29

Tracks:

  1. Poison Cup
  2. To Go Home
  3. Right In The Head
  4. Post-War
  5. Requiem
  6. Chinese Translation
  7. Eyes On The Prize
  8. Magic Trick
  9. Neptune's Net
  10. Rollercoaster
  11. Today's Undertaking
  12. Afterword/Rag

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An enviable multitasker, M. Ward deftly charts the varied dusty soundscapes of Americana. Since 2005, he's toured with the White Stripes, coproduced the debut from Rilo Kiley's Jenny Lewis, compiled a John Fahey tribute, and relocated from Oregon to New Hampshire--and that's just to start. Somehow, he found time to knock out Post-War, his first full-band effort. Since 1999's haunting solo debut, Duet for Guitars #2, every Ward effort has been a departure from the one before. While 2004's Transistor Radio was inspired by the radio days of yore, it's clear in Post-War that Ward has modern times on his mind. Opening with an upbeat trio of songs, Ward launches across diverse musical territory before concluding with the slow blues of "Afterword/Rag." A driving rendition of Daniel Johnston's "To Go Home," featuring Neko Case, is an album highlight. Adding to Ward's cast of indie-rock luminaries, Jim James (My Morning Jacket)--who appeared on Transistor Radio--joins in on a couple of originals, the rollicking "Chinese Translation" and gospel hoedown "Magic Trick," which begins and ends with a burst of canned applause. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

Album Description

The fifth M. Ward album and his most absorbing yet. Its songs unravel their world-wearied tales of life, love, and human kindness with an innate and special grace, helped in part by the very talented friends who join him on this record, such as Neko Case and Mike Mogis, as well as old "Monsters Of Folk" touring buddy Jim James (My Morning Jacket). Look for him on tour this fall.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars m ward rules.......2007-06-08

wonderful m ward - has a way with words and delivery even if he doesnt live in portland anymore

5 out of 5 stars Post Wars.......2007-05-12

Didn't know much about this artist until recently, seeing him play with Spoon and Bright Eyes on ACL. It's been in the car's CD slot 1 for more than a month now. It's good - so I bought Transistor Radio and the Transfiguration of Vincent too.

5 out of 5 stars I can't grow up!!.......2007-04-24

Post War is a another great CD. Just when I think I'll get too old for this music, along comes M Ward, Wilco or Cat Power and I realize I never want to grow out of this. I've read reviews that M Ward is someone your parents will like. Now that I'm in that category, I'd like to think I'm not alone. You owe yourself a listen.

4 out of 5 stars loved it.......2007-04-11

a very good album from start to finish. It will definately get into your heavy rotation.

5 out of 5 stars Feels good.......2007-04-10

My introduction to M. Ward. I don't care what he's done before. The album is awesome, that's all I have. I choose to over-think in other areas of life.
Everything Is Illuminated
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Marvelous
  • music
  • Interesting
  • Should have won an Academy Award!!!
  • Just Plain Fun
 Everything Is Illuminated

Manufacturer: Tvt
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000AYEIMW
Release Date: 2005-09-06

Tracks:

  1. Paul Cantelon--Odessa Medley
  2. Leningrad--Zvezda Rok-N-Rolla
  3. Csokolom--Amari Szi Amari
  4. Leningrad--Dikiy Muzhchina
  5. Paul Cantelon--Prologue/Babushka
  6. Paul Cantelon--Little Jonathan/The Wall
  7. Gogol Bordello--Bublitschki
  8. The Con Artists feat. Peter Miser Ya-takoy
  9. Leningrad--Malen'kiy Mal'chik
  10. Tin Hat Trio--Fear of the South
  11. Paul Cantelon--River Of Collections
  12. Paul Cantelon--Tank Graveyard/Valse de Suzana/Dee-yed
  13. Paul Cantelon--Sunflowers
  14. Paul Cantelon--War Is Love/eta-Ya
  15. Paul Cantelon--Trachimbrod/Ressurection/Requiem
  16. Paul Cantelon--Inside-Out
  17. Gogol Bordello Start Wearing Purple

Album Description

"Everything Is Illuminated" is the directorial debut of actor Liev Schrieber and an adaptation of Jonathan Safran Foer's best-selling novel. A blend of high comedy and great tragedy, the film tells the story of a young American man, played by Elijah Wood (The Lord of The Rings trilogy), who journeys to the Ukraine to find the woman whom he believes saved his grandfather from the Nazis all those years ago.

The soundtrack features two new songs from high energy New York City based gypsy punks Gogol Bordello, including one track not on their current cd. (Note: Gogol Bordello's lead singer plays a role in "Everything Is Illuminated"). Also included are gypsy folk songs from Russia and the Ukraine by Leningrad, Arkadie Severmie, Csokolom and Tin Hat Trio. And finally, Paul Cantelon's ethnic score ties together this nicely cohesive soundtrack.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Marvelous.......2007-06-13

This is an amazing soundtrack that highlights the two prevalent emotions in the film: hilarity and tragedy. Paul Cantelon deftly mixes an Eastern European feel with pure, gorgeous soundtrack music. Along for the ride are songs by genuinely fun and original bands. I never get tired of it. Sometimes, indeed, there are tracks I can't listen to simply because they're too sad - but then I switch to the upbeat, funny tunes, which always manage to entertain.

1. Odessa Medley: 9/10 - Enjoyable, with fun instruments. It builds up into an intricate array of instruments and melodies, and really picks up at the end, tempting you to let it sweep you along into the movie's crazy world. A great overture to the movie.
2. Leningrad, Zvezda Rok-N-Rolla: 8/10 - Oh, the drama! Leningrad is a Russian band. All of their songs on this album are crazy and fun and fit the craziness of the movie to a T. The horns are wonderful.
3. Csokolom, Amari Szi Amari: 10/10 - Superbly catchy, with that quirky, old feel dominant in the film, this song is a laidback sort of fun. It's the only song on the album not in Ukrainian, Russian, or English: it's Hungarian. This doesn't matter, however, because it fits so perfectly with the feel of the movie.
4. Leningrad, Dikiy Muzhchina: 10/10 - I LOVE this song. It's one my favorites here. The title means "Wild Man" in Russian, and it is definitely a very wild and (dare I say it again?) fun song. The lyrics really are just plain fun to sing along to, even if you don't speak Russian. You can practically feel the energy. In fact, I just now started to sing to it again...
5. Prologue/Babushka: 9.5/10 - This is where a darker mood begins to edge in. It sinks into a waltz that is more bittersweet than tragic, and then slows down to make way for a sweeping, haunting tune. Lovely.
6. Little Jonathan/The Wall: 9/10 - Playful, but once more in a bittersweet sort of way. After awhile it switches gears, swooshing up with energy, befores changing back to that haunting feeling of "Babushka" that I like to think of as simply The Past.
7. Gogol Bordello, Bublitschki: 8/10 - Time for some fun again. This instrumental piece by an immensely talented band (actually, Eugene Hutz, who plays Alex, is the lead singer of Gogol Bordello) mixes an irresistible beat with a traditional Slavic sound.
8. The Con Artists, Peter Miser, Ya-takoy: 9/10 - This definitely brings one back to the silliness of Alex in the beginning of the film. With snippets of his unbelievably hilarious dialogue and an urban beat going in the background, you'll be sucked right in.
9. Leningrad, Malen'kiy Mal'chik: 9/10 - Great fun! Leningrad never fails to entertain with this lazy collection of horns and vocals.
10. Tin Hat Trio, Fear of the South: 8/10 - Here's a piece to relax to. It's lighthearted and fresh.
11.Paul Cantelon, River of Collections: 9/10 - With breathy strings, "River of Collections" urges you quietly but with instistence along the river of The Past.
12. Paul Cantelon, Tank Graveyard/Valse de Suzana/Dee-yed: 9.5/10 - Here is the tragedy I've been referring to. It's sad. Almost unbearably so. It sweeps you up in the conflict of the characters, teasing you with peaks at the truth before fading back into the darkness.
13. Paul Cantelon, Sunflowers: 10/10 - Ukrainian, I believe. Haunting, with strong vocals that cast a spell.
14. Paul Cantelon, War Is Love/eta-Ya: 9.5/10 - It begins with lazy simplicity, but toward the end bursts into a powerful and urgent message.
15. Paul Cantelon, Trachimbrod/Ressurection/Requiem: 10/10 - Simply beautiful. About halfway through, the urgency of the previous tracks finally builds up for the climax, whooshing over you bitterly, sadly, and with almost a sense of determination. Again, it's tragic. You don't hear the lightheartedness of previous tracks, but the slight nudging of a past that doesn't want to haunt: it just wants to resolve itself. To exist.
16. Paul Cantelon, Inside-Out: 10/10 - And it does resolve itself. Here is another bittersweet piece. But this time, it carries a touch of enlightenment (illumination?) with it.
17. Gogol Bordello, Start Wearing Purple: 10/10 - This was the absolutely most perfect song the movie could have ended with. It switches the film seamlessly back into that feel of silly hilarity, single-handedly managing to leave the audience uplifted - a sore necessity for such a partly bleak film!

Overall, one of my favorite soundtracks out there. Whether you've seen the (remarkable) movie or not, get this! It is gorgeous, beautiful, fantastic, powerful, uplifting, and itching to tell you something you've known all your life but just can't quite grasp. In short, a brilliant piece of work.

5 out of 5 stars music.......2007-06-02

does anyone know who sings the last song that plays on the movie trailer?

4 out of 5 stars Interesting.......2007-03-18

Elijah Wood was surprising in his portrayal of the main charecter, who is a bit of a "nebish" or dweeb, and a collector of multitudenous often unthinkable items. His search of his family's past which takes him to the Ukraine, and the people he meets are
funny, amusing and often very moving. It's got a shocking thread to it,
but not without humor. I also liked the surprise ending. The music was great!

5 out of 5 stars Should have won an Academy Award!!!.......2007-03-15

Funny, insightful, emotionally a rolling coaster and a must see.
Anita in Albuquerque Nm ....also a collector

4 out of 5 stars Just Plain Fun.......2007-02-02

One of the best soundtracks to any film I've seen recently. Fun, upbeat, and not overpowering in it's slavicness.
Living With War
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Rockin' in the (un)free world
  • I Do Not Agree With Neil Young...
  • Living With War
  • Young rehashing Young
  • Heavy Sigh
 Living With War
Neil Young
Manufacturer: Reprise / Wea
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ASIN: B000FI9OSG
Release Date: 2006-05-08

Tracks:

  1. After the Garden
  2. Living With War
  3. The Restless Consumer
  4. Shock and Awe
  5. Families
  6. Flags of Freedom
  7. Let's Impeach the President
  8. Lookin' for a Leader
  9. Roger and Out
  10. America the Beautiful

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Even if you don't agree with Neil Young's politics, you can't help but be daunted by the intersection of his genius and ire on his second album in less than seven months. It is the very rare artist who is able to channel indignation and moral disgust in such a coherent and forceful way--without sacrificing any of the vivid imagery, passion, or the high level of musicality that we have come to expect from him over the past four decades. But that's not what elevates this album: it's his pure, naked, visceral reaction to the Bush administration's foreign policy, building on a canon of outrage that he began with 1970's "Ohio," penned in the wake of the Kent State student deaths. But here he goes one better, filling in the lines that he began to draw on 2003's Greendale about a family caught in changing times. But Young's done with musing about lost ideals. On Living with War, he demands much more from his audience, and himself. This is nothing less than a call for fearless action in extraordinarily fearful times. --Jaan Uhelszki

Album Description

The Canadian music hall of famer and former member of Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young is responsible for hits like Southern Man, Heart of Gold and Harvest Moon. But on his newest record, to be titled Living with the War, Young is taking a page from Bob Dylan and putting together an album of protest songs against the actions of American President George W. Bush. One of the tracks on the upcoming release, which as of yet has no release date, is said to feature the single Let's Impeach the President whose subject is fairly obvious. Not a stranger to protest music the Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young tune Ohio was written in reaction to a protest against the Vietnam War.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Rockin' in the (un)free world.......2007-06-27

Well well well. Seems Neil Young is reaping, then repenting, some of his pro-Reagan harvest. Cool by me, it's never too late to start loving instead of killing - and nice to see Phil Ochs get top billing over Dylan in the liner notes, too.

Now, the music. Two songs, "After The Garden" and "Families" have the classic Young magic - tuneful, beautiful sorrowful grunge. With their anthemic choruses, the folkpop master peers from behind his overheated amps of smouldering distortion and churns out a pair of tunes transcending the project's premise. "Flags of Freedom," with stacking stanzas released into majestic rusty harmonica, also contends. Alas, the hasty inspiration seems to have prevented the final essential spark - gripping guitar solos - from getting into the equation. Rats!

It's been mentioned this stuff is rehashed, 2nd-tier, slapdash. David Crosby (in his most recent memoir) recalls asking Young why such simple compositions - and Young responded, "I'm not giving up any of my good s--t just talking about George Bush."

1 out of 5 stars I Do Not Agree With Neil Young..........2007-06-26

...but as someone I thought intellectually honest, I can see where he's coming from. I'm a conservative Republican, and I too have the feeling that Bush sold us out. When ARE we going to attack Saudi Arabia anyways?

5 out of 5 stars Living With War.......2007-04-12

Neil Young-Living With War *****

Released in 2006 and Living With War was the return of Neil Young. What is ment by that is the return of authentic Neil, this is his first album in several years that is fully impassioned. You can since the ergency in Youngs songs here. Living With War is an album of satire and propaganda that you are either going to love or hate, there will be no middle ground with this album and Young lost and gained a number of fans over this album as well. Being a Canadian Young took a bold risk by making an entire album critisizing the American government. Now if he were to make an album about the Canadian parliment maybe that would be more suitable but then again Neil Young is about as American as you can get. This was a move I did not give a chance at first but then decided if I am a real Neil Young fan I will give it a chance and did and loved it.

Released in packaging that resembles a paper sack for authenticity and minimalism, which is what the entire album is about. It opens with 'After The Garden' a song about what will happen when the world ends in a nuclear holocaust. It is a rockin' track and one that really sets the pace for the album. Easily on of Neils better tracks as of late. 'Living With War,' the title trackis written from a soilders point of view. It is another great song witha chorus sure to grab your attention. 'The Restless Consumer' is easily the best song Young has released since Ragged Glory. With his patent harmonies as only his voice can deliver, and his conviction even if you disagree with what he is saying he makes you want to believe in it, and if you ask me that is the mark of a great song. The great guitar playing during the song is classic Neil Young. Destend to become and anthem is 'Shock And Awe.' A killer track with anthemic chorus' andpower resembling the power of the Young classic 'Rockin In The Freeworld' from the freedom album. The song speaks of days past with a less corrupt government so to speak. 'Families' is a great song with lots of good guitar work and great vocals, especially the harmonies. But the song does not realy do much to stand out on the album. 'Flags Of Freedom' is a great song. A song of hope and desperation at the same time. Speaking of the youth and how they have a voice and a choice to make and need to use both to change what needs to change. 'Lets Impeach The President' is forced and contrived to say the least. Though it does make the point, calling George W. Bush a Flip-Flopper but I just wish the song would have been written better, but the use of audio clips from Bush's speaches does add a nice touch. The song is entertaining to say the least even though it does stretch a little. 'Lookin For A Leader' is a personal favorite. It is a plea for a leader, a real, great upstanding leader of the old days to come and help rebuild the country and take it to the full potential. 'Roger And Out' is a slower song with some heavy guitar. One of the best songs on the album, easily. While the song is still slightly political it is really loosly political because there is much more subject matter behind it then just the government. The album ends with 'America The Beautiful' which is sung with an entire chior and done wonderfully. It is a really sentimental and touching way to end an album that is anything but that.

While I may not totally agree with Youngs views on the country (though some I do), and even though he is not an American citizen he does live in America and this album shows that. He clearly knows what he is singing about and you can really tell that the man loves his country. For those who say Neil has no buisness making and album like this and that this is not him, he is just an old hippie and it is about time that he released a politicaly charged album, and because he waited so long I am convinced that is why it turned out as fabulous as it did. This album is highly recomended.

2 out of 5 stars Young rehashing Young.......2007-04-10

Politics aside, most of the songs on here are not very original. As I listened to it, it seemed to me that Young was rehashing or recycling some of his earlier songs and licks. I think the only reason this CD got the press it did was because of the politics of the lyrics and Young flip-flopping on his earlier support of the war on terror (just like most of the Democrats). This is only for hardcore Young fans.

2 out of 5 stars Heavy Sigh.......2007-04-05

After reading several hundred reviews of this album (some very eloquent), I felt obliged to add just one thing more. As some have noted, Mr. Young has always been quite outspoken in his opinions and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. In fact, you can go back through his entire battery of work and find political themes everywhere and all over the map (I'll refer you to such songs as Southern Man, Ohio, Cortez the Killer, Inca Queen, Rockin' in the Free World, etc ...ad nauseum.) The fact he happens to have been born on Canadian soil is irrelevant. It has never stopped him from commenting on what he believes in and for that he should be commended.

That said, if you have not heard this record, I would strongly urge you to listen to at least 2 or 3 tracks BEFORE you make a purchase. If you are a fan of lyrics and you agree with Neil's political stance, you'll love this record. If you are on the opposite end politically you will despise it. However, whatever side you are on, I think if you listen to the music on its own, and take the lyrics out of it, you will find this may well be the weakest album Neil has ever put out (with the possible exception of the awful Everybody's Rockin). Every song sounds essentially the same and after awhile the politics, quite frankly, get boring. There is nothing on this record (musically) that is remotely worth saving (not to mention the production and sound quality stinks). Thus my 2 stars (I gave it 2 just because it's Neil Young).

A previous reviewer thought a potential buyer should go read the lyrics to the songs first. I wholly agree. If you are a die-hard NY fan, of course you'll need this for your collection. If you are a die-hard anti-Bush person, ditto. If you a fan of good music, pass on this one and move on to some of Neil's earlier work. I'd recommend Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere or one of the more recent archive *live* recordings as a starting point.

This is definitely NOT the place to start if you're just getting into Neil Young.

One other thing for those that may not be aware, the notion of "Let's Impeach The President", while it may be quite trendy, is simply not possible unless one is a member of the United States Congress. Neil Young has no more chance of impeaching anyone than you or I do. But it does make for good fodder.
Jeff Wayne's Musical Version Of The War Of The Worlds
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 Jeff Wayne's Musical Version Of The War Of The Worlds
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Release Date: 2005-07-05

Tracks:

  1. The Eve Of War
  2. Horsell Common And The Heat Ray
  3. The Artilleryman And The Fighting Machine
  4. Forever Autumn
  5. Thunder Child

Tracks:

  1. The Red Weed (Part 1)
  2. The Spirit Of Man
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  6. Dead London
  7. Epilogue (Part 1)
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In hindsight, it seems almost incredible: 27 years ago, a young musician named Jeff Wayne (who at the time primarily wrote music for commercials) fell in love with H.G. Wells' much-loved book The War of the Worlds, and decided to make a musical version of it. Star Wars had just put people's minds into outer space, musical theatre was hugely successful, and long, anthemic orchestral prog-rock was all the rage. Wayne was inspired by all these elements and decided to gather together his peers and make a musical-mixed-with-spoken-word album, with the script taken directly from the famous book. This was by no means a soundtrack to a movie; in fact, all of the visuals were to come straight from the listener's minds (hard to imagine in today's video-oriented world.) The two-LP set featured Sir Richard Burton as frontman, along with some of the leaders of the progressive rock world who joined in on the fun. Moody Blues' Justin Hayward, "Rock On" vocalist David Essex and Thin Lizzy lead Philip Lynott each did more than sing on the record, they took a part in the musical play, performing key roles alongside the aforementioned dramatist Burton.

Amazingly, the eccentric project was a massive success, selling over 13 million copies and staying on the U.K. charts for over 260 weeks straight. DJs and bands--including the Orbital and Todd Terry--still use WOTW samples to inspire their own works. Unquestionably, the genesis of electronica can (in part) be mapped back to the War of the Worlds' use of sound experimentation and synthesized grooves.

The re-released double CD got a revamping both on an auditory and visual front: on the sonic side, the collection is now a remastered disc, mixed both in stereo and 5.1 surround sound. On the cosmetic side, the collection is now a six-panel digipack, with 48 pages of lyrics, biographies, and a handful of paintings from the original artwork. The music comes as a pair of Super Audio CDs (SACDs), a technology that will play both in standard and SACD players, the latter receiving up to four more times the sonic information for superior sound quality. --Denise Sheppard

Album Description

Original double album re-packaged into deluxe 6 panel digi-pak. Includes:
* 2 Hybrid SACDs - The original double album remixed in stereo and multi-channel 5.1 surround sound from the original 48 track master tapes by Jeff Wayne.
* Expanded 48 page full color booklet with new artwork, sleeve notes and content

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars War of the Worlds.......2007-02-17

My father used to listen to this a lot when I was a kid. I final found this and it is as great as I remember...

5 out of 5 stars Jeff Waynes War of the Worlds.......2007-01-04

I am trying to replace my 80's cassettes with dvd's. This s a very inexpensive way of doing this. You guys got a ton more titles that=n the local music store chains. Keep up the good work. My older brother purchased this musical on a 2 record album. It sounded great on a record player, but it sounds even better in this format. Thanx again

4 out of 5 stars One of a kind!.......2006-12-31

Jeff Wayne's "The War of the Worlds" is truly a unique undertaking (a two-hour rock album based on an H.G. Wells novel? who would think of such a thing?)--and a remarkably successful one. Steering almost entirely clear of special effects, Wayne uses recurring musical elements to tell his story--the ominous chords of the main theme; the driving bass rhythm which we first hear at the start of "The Heat Ray"; the eerie Martian whistle which makes a final, unexpected appearance in the Epilogue--with great effectiveness. Sure, this is a 1976 recording, and the wokka-wokka disco sound of the era makes occasional appearances--but overall, this recording has aged remarkably well. Wayne clearly has mastery of all musical genres. My only complaint would be that the second disc isn't quite as inspired as the first--too much atmosphere and not enough action for my taste. Nonetheless, a 5-star album.

5 out of 5 stars Good stuff never fades away.......2006-12-21

I bought the 2 LP set of this back when it first came out, after hearing a snippet of it on the radio. Simply put, it stands on its own against ANYTHING written, or recorded since, in any popular/rock music arena. I just found out how popular it has become, which is very cool. I was right 25 years ago........ ;-)

5 out of 5 stars Did I say RECORD PLAYER?.......2006-08-06

I have the original LP records (remember those?) of this production. I loved it then but had tired of having to drag out an antique record player to enjoy Jeff Wayne's Musical Version Of The War Of The Worlds.

Enter CD's! This is a great experience for those of us who own the original. The ease of CD's makes this production enjoyable again! I also recommend it for everyone else who has never heard it before.

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