Flame

flame

Track Listings

1. Junie Moon

2. Flame

3. Better Way

4. Be Careful

5. Telescope

6. All I Want

7. Lucky Stars

8. Downtown

9. Bruuses And Breaks

10. Subtract The Night

11. Say It Two Times

12. Vertigo

13. Travellers

14. Free Girl Now

Flame,The Mary Janes,Flat Earth,Indie Rock,Pop,Rock,Rock/Pop

Flame

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a must own album
oldie but a timeless goodie!
light up the incense and dig
DE COMO LA CRUDEZA SE VISTE DE VIRTUOSISMO....
The Classic Fusion album of all time!!

The Inner Mounting Flame
John McLaughlin & Mahavishnu Orchestra
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000009RC2
Release Date: 1998-08-18

Tracks:

Meeting Of The Spirits
Dawn
Noonward Race
A Lotus On Irish Streams
Vital Transformation
The Dance Of Maya
You Know, You Know
Awakening

Amazon.com

Reissued with sparkling audio and exclusive photographs, this first, 1971, Mahavishnu album certainly vies for the title of the greatest of all jazz-rock recordings. Through spiritually questing flights of intense fury and exquisite quiet, it never loses its sense of inexorable force. Jan Hammer (keyboards), Jerry Goodman (violin), and bassist Rick Laird are completely sympathetic with guitarist John McLaughlin's vision as the music abandons the standard jazz format of successive solos in favor of rapid, heightening, braided, interactive contributions--a structure much drawn from Indian classical music. Astoundingly, the music retains discipline. For that, thank Billy Cobham: Through all the expressive, irregular meters, he remains a steady, resolved engine of percussion, vastly resourceful but ultimately reserved. McLaughlin's alchemy distills many worlds of music-the jazz-guitar masters, flamenco, blues, Indian forms, and his experience in the innovations of the seminal jazz-rock outfits of Miles Davis and Tony Williams. Of course, distortion, feedback, and arena-rock amplification were crucial, as was the influence of Sri Chinmoy, McLaughlin's spiritual guide. "The Noonward Race," "Vital Transformation," and "The Dance of Maya" are music for the ages. -- Peter Monaghan

Customer Reviews:

a must own album.......2007-05-27

While bands like Deep Purple played some lightning fast guitar rock back in the day, little did most people know that "The Inner Mounting Flame" by the Mahavishnu Orchestra featured some of the fastest and craziest rock and roll put on record. Okay, so the album is remembered mostly for being a blend of jazz and rock, but seriously, many parts of this album are VERY close to heavy metal. It's amazing an album with this much speed and relentless power actually existed in 1971.

If there was ever an album that needed to be heard from the very beginning all the way to the last track, it's this album. Why? Because each of the eight songs gradually builds and progresses into other musical sections. The album was designed to be heard all the way through, to appreciate the entire thing as a whole.

One thing about this album that really fascinates me (and puts emphasis on the fact that it's an "orchestra") is the way each of the band members seem to be playing their respective instruments and seemingly making their own compositions by themselves. It's like each member of the band has their own theme going on, and when the time came for the band to come together and put their ideas on tape, they did so without blending in with what the other members and instruments were doing. For example in one song, while a fast and furious violin jam is occurring, at the same time, a burning hot guitar jam is taking place. It opens a door for the listener and gives you an option "Do I want to listen to the violin, or the guitar?"

I think the best word to describe this album would be "detailed" because that's exactly what the music is. Any time you are given an option on what musical instrument you'd like to listen to (because of all the creativity taking place) you KNOW you are in for a treat.

Even though the album is only 46 minutes long, it really feels like it's much longer than that. A very interesting listen. Oh, by the way- why does "The Dance of Maya" sound like something King Crimson was doing at the time? Seriously, listen to the Islands album and see if you can hear some similar musical ideas from both artists. Also, listen to the King Crimson song "Larks Tongue in Aspic Part II" and tell me there's some similarities between that and a song on this album called "Vital Transformations". I think there's a connection between the two bands.

There are some bits of melody thrown in occasionally too. I think if the album has one weak point, it's a bit of a dated sound to the whole thing. One second you're listening to some really intense guitar playing, and the next it's like the Carpenters walked in the studio. Strange.

You really should own this album. Whether you like jazz or rock, there's something here for everyone. The question is- can you handle it? It's one intense listen. Just keep that in mind before listening to it.

oldie but a timeless goodie!.......2007-05-17

everyone else has pretty much said it:great musicianship which places your mind into a different spectrum for a while.it does to you what true music should.

light up the incense and dig.......2007-01-29

while i am not a big fan of john mcLaughlin or mahvishnu orchestra - i cannot deny that they really had something with this album.. It is something new - not just an extension of miles davis - they were breaking new territory... There is a cohesiveness amongst the band members - of course abounding with improvisational talent - this is fushion but first of all it is music.

DE COMO LA CRUDEZA SE VISTE DE VIRTUOSISMO.... .......2006-11-13

ELECTRIZANTE DEBUT DE ESTA MAGNIFICA BANDA, CON LOS PIES EN EL JAZZ MAS FURIBUNDO Y ECLECTICO....MAGNIFICAS CANCIONES (CANCIONES?) QUE EN ALREDEDOR DE 5 MINUTOS CADA UNA OFRECEN UN DESPLIEGUE INIGUALABLE DE POLENTA Y TALENTO...PUNTO CULMINE DE LA FUSION QUE ABREVA EN LAS EXPERIENCIAS PIONERAS DE MILES DAVIS

The Classic Fusion album of all time!!.......2006-10-11

If you see four and a half to five stars when nearly 100 people wrote a review, then that's your answer. BUY IT!

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the best from flame
One of the Best
Flame's Best CD to date*****
Finally...Flame Has Arrived

Our World: Fallen
Flame
Manufacturer: Cross Movement
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000NVL9LK
Release Date: 2007-04-17

Tracks:

Our World Fallen
Where God Placed You
Shinin' - Flame, Tedashii
Myspace
Fallen World (Interlude 1)
Goodness to Repentance
Call Him
When You Step - Da' T.R.U.T.H., , , Flame
World View
Fallen World (Interlude 2)
Bad Ain't Good - Flame, Trubble
We Apologize
Desires in Conflict - Flame, Tonio, , Under 5
Heart Stops
Come to Christ (Interlude 3)
Goodbye - Flame, , J.R.

Customer Reviews:

the best from flame.......2007-06-28

i have the other two cd's from flame and this is by far his best work, the beats were pounding, but most importantly his lyrics were straight from the bible, and he did not hesitate to attack a lot of issues we are dealing with today, flame is truly annointed, there is no way anyone could fake that level of passion, this album is perfect for new converts or teenagers ( i gave out a copy at church and the teens loved it) , i bought it almost a month ago and it stil gets regular play in the car and on the ipod,, i can press random and ride with no problem, this cd is a hip hop gospel classic.

One of the Best.......2007-06-25

This is one of the best Christian Rap CD that I have ever heard. It really is an "end time" record. Every track is tight. You can really listen to this project straight through. I feel like you can really give this CD to someone that is close or not so close to you that does not know the Lord as their Savior and it would touch their hearts. When I listen to this CD I want to give it away to someone that does not know the Lord and is stuck in the ways of this world because I believe that it would touch their hearts to what to know Christ. My fav. tracks on the ablum are Good Ain't Bad, Call Him, When You Step, Worldview, Our World Fallen, basically on the real, I love the whole CD. Flame did his thing on this project, God really used him in a mighty way. Get this CD you will be blessed.

Flame's Best CD to date*****.......2007-06-18

Another solid CD from Flame in fact I personally feel that this is the best of his 3 CD's although I recommend his two previous CD's (Rewind and Flame). I actually don't skip a single track throughout this CD; however, the last track on this CD with J.R. and J-Son, his "When You Step" with Da T.R.U.T.H, and "Bad Ain't Good" are phenomenal tracks that get repeated use in my IPod!!! I recommend this CD to any christian or secular hip-hop fan as this is definitely one of the best Cross Movement CD's to date. I also highly recommend 13 Letters by the 116 clique as Flame does the "Ephesians" track on that CD. I also would recommend Lecrae's "After the Music Stops". And Cross Movement HIS-tory CD which is the Cross Movement's last and probably most solid group project.

.......2007-06-01

Awesome album. Just what I've come to expect from this soldier in Christ.

Finally...Flame Has Arrived.......2007-04-30

Upon hearing of the release of Flame's 3rd album I was a bit reluctant about purchasing this piece, namely because of the theological tone of his first 2 releases(the attacks on different denominations and other faiths left a bad taste in my mouth because that's NOT how you salt the earth and light the world...Jesus said the world would know we're His by our love, not by our apologetics/debates). I was determined that I was going to get rid of all 3 releases if he'd done another joint like "The Real On," but to my surprise, what we have here is Flame's TRUE ARRIVAL to the game. The production is tight, the creativity is there, the lyrics are there, and for once...the theme from start to finish is the world's need for redemption thru Christ, Flame goes back to the basics...the redemptive work of Christ. This is a perfect example of the formula the put Cross Movement on the map in the 1st place. I'd still like to see an apology for the tone of the "theology" joints he dropped in albums 1 & 2, but if Our World:Redeemed picks up where Fallen left off...I'm all in. Much love for Flame this time around. Pray for the Peace. <> <

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Another fantastic Juice Newton collection from Raven Records!

Old Flame/Dirty Looks
Juice Newton
Manufacturer: Raven (Aus)
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000QFAESM
Release Date: 2007-06-26

Tracks:

Cheap Love
You Make Me Want To Make You Mine
Hurt
Old Flame
Stuck In the Middle With You
Feel a Whole Lot Better
What Can I Do With My Heart
With You
One Touch
Let Your Woman Take Care Of You
Dirty Looks
Tell Her No
Til I Loved You
Keeping Me On My Toes
Twenty Years Ago
Don't Bother Me
Stranger At My Door
Slipping Away
Runaway Hearts
For Believers
Both To Each Other (Friends And Lovers)

Customer Reviews:

Another fantastic Juice Newton collection from Raven Records!.......2007-06-27

First of all, a standing ovation for Raven Records for issuing Juice Newton's "Dirty Looks" album on CD! The album was released in 1983, one year before the CD format became an industry standard, and the album never made it to CD ... until now! Thank you, Raven Records!!! And more cheers to you for a wonderful remastering job on these two classic albums!

Now, about the music ...

If someone wanted to experience Juice Newton's stylistic and vocal ranges, I'd recommend the two albums contained on this CD compilation. Juice Newton is one of very few artists in music history who successfully blended pop and country and achieved multi-platinum crossover success - and the music here shows just how talented this extraordinary vocalist is.

The 1985 RCA release "Old Flame" is a decidedly country effort (and Newton's biggest hit in the genre). A huge commercial success, the album features three #1 country smashes and three additional Top Ten hits. Here, Raven has compiled all 11 tracks that appeared on various editions of the original album (the final track was "Let Your Woman Take Care Of You" or "Both To Each Other", depending on which version of "Old Flame" you happened to buy). If you are familar with country radio from the mid to late '80s, you'll undoubtedly recognize Newton's cathartic reading of Timi Turo's "Hurt" and the up-beat, rollicking "You Make Me Want To Make You Mine" (the latter of which garnered Newton a Grammy nomination for Best Female Vocalist). Other hits are here as well, such as the sparely produced yet powerful title song. Mixed in with the half-dozen hits are five other great songs, including Newton's should-have-been-released-as-a-single cover of Steeler Wheel's "Stuck In The Middle With You", as well as a folk-rock version of The Byrds' "Feel A Whole Lot Better". All in all, "Old Flame" is a solid country album with a roots rock edge to it. Sure, some of the tracks feature sonic licks specific to the '80s, but Newton's exemplary vocals are the focus here -- and this is one lady who sure can sing! Also, when "Old Flame" was recorded, Newton had recently recovered form surgery on her vocal chords, and there is an undeniable gruffness to her voice, which really works for the songs on this album.

After presenting "Old Flame", this collection travels back in time to 1983 and embraces the "Dirty Looks" album, Newton's final album for Capitol Records. While not as commercially successful as Newton's platinum "Juice" (1981) and "Quiet Lies" (1982) albums, "Dirty Looks" went Silver (250,000 copies sold) in the U.S. and Gold in Canada, and the album cemented Newton's reputation as an artist equally comfortable singing pop and country. The album starts jarringly with the over-produced title track, a rock-infused single that stalled at #90 on the Hot 100, making it Newton's lowest-charting of all 11 of her pop-chart singles. Luckily, the album relaxes and gets focused starting with the second track, "Tell Her No", the album's only bona-fide hit single (AC #14/Pop #27). From that point on, "Dirty Looks" is a deftly produced, rollercoaster ride of pop styles, including a roots rock number: the unforgettable "Keeping Me On My Toes". On this standout track, Newton gets huge points for sassily singing delicious lyrics like, "There was a hot-lipped, big-hipped part-time waitress/Shaking it across the floor/You were observin' everything she was servin'/I think that she has served you before". Other great tracks are "Runaway Hearts", "Twenty Years Ago" (later covered by Kenny Rogers, who topped the charts with it!), "Til I Loved You" (later a hit for Restless Heart, a group that got its name from a 1984 Juice Newton song!), and the gorgeous lullaby "For Believers", written by Newton's longtime musical partner Otha Young. It's a real shame that Capitol Records refused to promote the "Dirty Looks" album (Newton had decided to leave the label, and Capitol was ticked off), because the company deprived the public of some really great pop music!

If you are a Juice Newton fan, buying this CD is a no-brainer. Or if you are just interesting in getting to know her remarkable country-pop, cut your teeth on Raven Records' "Juice/Quiet Lies" CD release, followed by this collection. The four albums contained on the two disks showcase one of the most popular artists of the `80s at the peak of her career. (Note: If you choose to buy "Juice/Quiet Lies", do yourself a favor and don't buy the domestic release by Collectables. That company's version is not re-mastered, whereas Raven Records' version is BEAUTIFULLY re-mastered and sounds terrific and crisp!)

(Note to Raven Records: Only two of Juice Newton's solo albums have yet to be released on CD: "Take Heart" and "Well Kept Secret". My fingers are crossed in hopes that you will issue those! And an excellent bonus track would be "Let's Keep It That Way," a one-off single that was Juice Newton's first Top 40 hit! Please, please, please?)

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very solid debut
Hope for Rock 'n Roll? / Best Rock album of 2004!
Excellent!
Breath of fresh air.
Groovy Pop Rock dudes!

We Were Born in a Flame
Sam Roberts
Manufacturer: Lost Highway
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B0002VESO6
Release Date: 2004-08-31

Tracks:

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Brother Down
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At the 2004 Juno Awards Sam Roberts walked away with three major awards (Artist of the Year, Album of the Year and Rock Album of the Year). Already a huge success in their Canadian homeland, Lost Highway is re-releasing We Were Born In A Flame in the United Stes with two extra tracks.

Customer Reviews:

very solid debut.......2007-01-29

I bought this CD after hearing a "brother down" and "don't walk away eileen", and overall, it is very good. The album starts out with a bang as the first 6 tracks are possibly my favorite 6 songs that go in sequence on any album. He could have spread out the good songs with the not so great ones however. After the first 6, the only ones that are worth listening to are "rarefied" and "no sleep". What you do have here though is 8 very good songs that make purchasing this album worth while.

Hope for Rock 'n Roll? / Best Rock album of 2004!.......2006-04-04

What a breath of fresh air it is to hear a young artist take such a mature and multi-layered approach to rock n' roll. Many of these songs will remind listeners of later period Kinks, or Paul Simon (lyrically). To help "round out" the more mature songs, "We Were Born In a Flame" also includes a few exceptional power pop nuggets! The song "Don't Walk Away Eileen" will perhaps remind many listeners of both John Mellencamp and the Clash simultaneously. The final result is a debut CD demonstrating a level of songwriting skill and excellent musicianship not often found in rock 'n roll over the last two decades!

Thanks for an amazing album Mr. Roberts and for proving that SMART and REAL rock 'n roll still exists in the hearts and minds of the young. In a musical wasteland where most of todays youth willingly numb their minds to the horrible sounds of a never ending supply of talentless artists, this CD will restore hope to anyone who is a fan of real rock 'n roll.

I can safely pick this release without hesitation as the best rock 'n roll album released by ANYONE in 2004.

"we've got one life to live - but we're doing it wrong" - Sam Roberts

-JM

Excellent!.......2006-03-15

While perhaps not as hard charging through the whole album as the reviews might suggest, you will find the album on your regular play list. In fact, many times I catch myself listening to other things like commercials, etc and think that reminds me of this album, I had better give it another play. You will too. No idea if Sam Roberts is a passing phase but the album will stand the test of time...

Breath of fresh air........2005-08-08

I ordered some cds on ebay from a seller and this was thrown in as a bonus. I have not stopped listening to it since. This thing is like a breath of fresh air. Crafty songwriting, great lyrics and just a great feel good rock record. We need more bands like this these days. Im sick of all the new band hype. These guys actually deliver!

Groovy Pop Rock dudes!.......2005-06-11

I really like this guy. Good luck with a plain name like Sam Roberts tho.
This guy is like a male Cheryl Crow, or a one man Jane's Addiction , no wait .. he's the Steve Miller of the 21st century! I mean Ear candy. Love ya.. Sam

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Great!!!
Simply Red
simply simply red's best
If you don't know them by now,you will never,never know them!
Right Up There

A New Flame
Simply Red
Manufacturer: East/West Records
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Product Description

Excellent condition, includes the original Cd, case, and paperwork, First Class shipped, ask me for more CD Titles/Artists or my Complete CD List! :D

Customer Reviews:

Great!!!.......2007-06-08

I have and always will LOVE Simpley Red. The cd is awesome.....My favorites is ENOUGH.....Try it, I'm sure you'll like it.

Simply Red.......2007-05-21

These guys have such a rich sound. I still love the idea of traditional bands. And they still have the heart of the old school band. It sounds like they've known each other for years. 'The New Flame,' has this soothing, vintage quality that's unmistakably cool.

simply simply red's best.......2007-04-11

i listened to 'a new flame tonight,' as i finally found the copy i lost long ago. it blew my mind, just as it did the first time i ever listened to it when it first came out. i can't say enough about this cd. it is beautifully done - mick's vocals are flawless - he can make his voice do absolutely anything! it is so rich and soulful, powerful and gentle all at once. there is honestly not one bad track on this cd. i agree, SR's version of "if you don't know me by now," is incredible, but the rest of the songs deserve just as much attention and praise. really - i can't pick one song that outshines the rest, because they are all that good. it is a perfect mix of jazz, r&b, blues, rock and a bit of pop thrown in, just to keep things interesting. along with "picture book," "a new flame" has got to be simply red's best.

If you don't know them by now,you will never,never know them!.......2006-09-06

The most memorable song from this 1989 release is the awesome soulful cover of IF YOU DON'T KNOW ME BY NOW,made famous by Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes in 1972. This album,like Simply Red's 1985 debut PICTURE BOOK,was released on Elektra thus their labelmates being Motley Crue,Anita Baker and The Georgia Satellites. The other songs are good and I give the credit to frontman Mick Hucknall,a vocal clone of Jefferson Airplane/Starship's Marty Balin.

Right Up There.......2005-12-31

Yes, I loved this one. The CD has two real killers - "Love Lays It's tune (which may be Mick's best song ever - absolute genius), and "You Got It". I rank it in a 4th place tie with "Russian Winter" as an overall ranking compared with the other Simply Red stuff. Mick has never had a bad offering and anyone should love this one. I am partial to his "newer" stuff so this is going back a ways for me.

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Smooth Soulful Armik... Ahhh...
Gypsy Flame
Armik at his bets
armik
Simply Pure Magic!!!

Gypsy Flame
Armik
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Customer Reviews:

Smooth Soulful Armik... Ahhh..........2006-02-15

This is what my ears were yearning for. Armik delivers. He is truly a world-class musician. He has great technical expertise but he also knows how to make a song flavorful and not overdone. He sort of has "the magic touch." His compositions are very satisfying and good for many occasions. I rank him amongst the best guitarists in the world in this genre. Thank you Armik, can I have another?

Gypsy Flame.......2005-08-23

One of the best guitar virtuoso of our time, Armik plays with intensity and great feeling. The guitar cradled in the arms of this master player, becomes a voice for passion and romance.
The title is well named, GYPSY FLAME.

Armik at his bets.......2005-08-02

This is the best CD I bought during last year. Anybody who loves guitar, flamenco, gypsy music or just understands music, will appreciate the skills and the passion of this performer. I bought 3 copies now and gave 2 to my mother and my best friend.

armik.......2003-09-20

THE VERY FIRST TIME I HEARD THIS CD, A COUPLE YEARS AGO, IT JUST HYPNOTIZED ME. IT IS BY FAR A GREAT RELAXING CD. JUST DIM THE LIGHTS, TURN SOME CANDLES ON, HAVE SOME WINE, AND SIT BACK WITH SOMEONE IN FRONT OF THE FIREPLACE AND YOU WILL BE IN A TRANCE. MY GIRLFRIEND LOVES THIS CD AND IT IS JUST THE RIGHT TYPE OF MUSIC FOR LOVE MAKING. YOU GOTTA HAVE AN ARMIK CD!

Simply Pure Magic!!!.......2003-06-13

I remember being in the car with my uncle driving back from work. As I reached home and got out of the car, the music was still ringing in my ear as if I had a built-in player in my head. I just couldn't get it out of my head, I've never heard such music where so much passion & skill has been put into it, all I can say is that the artist has an extraordinary gift of acoustic guitar that No one can match! He is all I ever listen too, and once you listen to his track you never turn back!

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Wowie Zowie
The way music was meant to be
What amazing talent
Not the reissue we hoped for
The best Pop-Rock album ever recorded

The Flame
The Flame
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Album Details

This Beach Boys Related Power Pop Landmark Makes Its Long-awaited CD Debut Here. A South African Quartet Who'd Been Domestic Stars for Years, the Flames Moved to London in 1968, Where They were Spotted by Beach Boy Carl Wilson. Having Moved to California in 1969, They Recorded this Superbly-crafted Collection under his Supervision. Released to Acclaim but Low Sales in 1970, it features Future Beach Boys Ricky Fataar and Blondie Chaplin, and is Nothing Short of an Overlooked Classic.

Customer Reviews:

Wowie Zowie.......2007-06-22

If this had track samples it would sell itself. Nothing wrong with the sound a little EQ (and selective limiting) can't improve. Puts me back about 40 years to cracking open a new Beatles record. You didn't know what you were gonna get AND you knew it was gonna be great. Thank you Al Kooper for turning me on to this.
"All I gotta say is you better get your mind made up."

The way music was meant to be.......2007-03-08

I just got this CD today. WOW!!! What a sin that this group didn't get more recognition. As a whole, this album may just be better than anything released in the last 30 years. It's solid as a rock all the way through.

"Beatlesque" is an apt description; the album certainly makes you instantly think "Beatles". It's an awesome job by The Flame, Carl Wilson, and Steve Desper.

Listening to the album just makes me shake my head. Both in amazement for how great it is, and in sadness that nothing being recorded today even comes close.

Many thanks to the previous reviewers here who convinced me to take a chance on this CD.

What amazing talent.......2006-11-10

A pity the talented group does'nt exist anymore. Surely a must have for any serious 'Flame' fan or 'The Flames' as we know them in the country of their birth, South Africa. Not so sure that the quality of the sound recording does the group proud. I've been fortunate in seeing the group perform live in South Africa on more than one occasion and they sure reigned supreme in their heyday. I bought the LP with the same title years ago and was struck by the group's resemblance to the now exctinct 'Fab Four' at the time. Blondie Chaplin, most successful member of the group is still performing with the 'Stones' on their recent tour. Need I say more??? Go buy the cd you won't be sorry!

Not the reissue we hoped for.......2006-10-24

Don't get me wrong -- this is a terrific album. Produced by Carl Wilson during his creative peak, it's essential for anyone who treasures the Beach Boys' "Holland" period when Blondie Chaplin and Ricky Fataar were in the band.

But the issue is sound quality. This isn't a digital transfer from Steve Desper's shimmering master tape, but a heavily compressed needle-drop from vinyl -- and the vinyl didn't sound that good to begin with. The Beach Boys organization, which holds the rights to this album and a never-issued follow-up, apparently thwarted earlier proposals for a legitimate release.

The best Pop-Rock album ever recorded.......2006-09-02

OK, I'm starting with the bottom line: other than the Beatles, this is the best pop-rock recording ever made. I know it's a bold statement considering such legends as Badfinger, Big Star, Emitt Rhodes, The Raspberries, et al, but it's true. Those heavy weights all cranked out some masterpieces, but this disc is just a bit better.

When the Flame LP was first released in the fall of 1970 the immediate point of comparison was with the Beatles, which was rightly deserved. The Flame, however, didn't simply sound "Beatlesque" in the same way as Emitt Rhodes or Badfinger, but they transcend the genre by managing to exhibit the same sense of musical creativity and excitement that the Fab Four did. It was the Beatles ability to write great songs, and their sense of musical adventure and exploration, that set them apart from other pretenders to the throne. It's what sets the Flame apart as well. The songs themselves are consistently melodic, (with only "Hey Lord" being sub-par) and the arrangements evolve and progress in exciting and unexpected directions.

You'll know the Flame were on to something special from the opening bars of "See The Light", which begins with an incredibly infectious chorus that is punctuated by a George Harrisonesque guitar figure, underpinned by a wonderfully fluid McCartneyesque bass, and closes with a splendid "I Feel Fine" inspired guitar-riff coda. This track alone is worth the cost of the CD.

For me the highlight is what was originally side two of the LP (tracks 6-11 on the CD). Many of the songs are almost "mini-suites" (a la The Beatles "You Never Give Me Your Money"). The side kicks off with the rollicking guitar duel of "Get Your Mind Up" and evolves into a guitar exchange similar to "The End" on Abbey Road. Other highlights include "I'm So Happy", with it's harpsichord opening, and chiming guitar solo which is reminiscent of George Harrison's double-stop guitar figure from "She Came in Through the Bathroom Window"; the gentle "Dove", with it's lovely, classical guitar duet and strings; and "Another Day Like Heaven" which features a breathtakingly beautiful organ solo, and Leslie guitar. Incredible.

Don't be mistaken, though: the Flame do not simply ape the Beatles, instead they draw richly from the genre and present us with something entirely their own. There is more creativity on this one CD than most bands manage to produce in a lifetime.

If you enjoy melodic music full of wonderful surprises, and interesting arrangements, buy this CD. It will be the best musical investment you make for a LONG time.

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5 Stars is not enough

Call of the Mystic
Bahramji , and Maneesh de Moor
Manufacturer: Blue Flame
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5 Stars is not enough.......2005-08-15

If you listen to the Amazon samples they don't quit do this music justice. The samples do not allow the baseline to kick in or even the melody to repeat and you can't get a feel for this album from the samples.

Every song (except one) comes in at over 6 minutes, most over 7 minutes and the last song at 11 minutes. And at the end of every song I feel it "could" have gone another hour. The cover says "File Under: Ethno - Chill Ambient. The lyrics are based on Rumi's and other mystical poetry and the tracks carry an urban vibe rooted in meditation." I couldn't agree more. I often use the word fushion to describe music like this. I need to find a new word because these musicians have taken it to a whole new level.

I played most of this album to a class of over 20 Yoga students and every one loved it. It had the energy to carry a power flow yoga class or even a more mellow party. The length of the songs allows a deep, slow driving bass line to hypnotize you as the melodic guitar, santoor and other instruments which I don't recognize carry you to another place. Yet this is not meditation music. It has incredibly energy. In the hands of lesser artists songs like this can feel redundant at times. Not here. These brilliant artists have made not only a great listening experience but they have created something magical.

I listen to all the Buddha Bar, Lounge, etc. Claude Challe, Ravin, Arabica, etc. Traditional and modern stuff. I love all of it. This is one of the best.

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An undiscovered gem.
Elvis Costello does jazz!
Is It Elvis(Presley) or Duke Ellington Or both?
This man does it all
Our little overachiever

My Flame Burns Blue

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ASIN: B000E0OF0W
Release Date: 2006-02-28

Tracks:

Hora Decubitus
Favourite Hour
That's how you got killed before
Upon a Veil of Midnight Blue
Clubland
Almost Blue
Speak Darkly My Angel
Almost ideal eyes
Can You Be True?
Put away forbidden playthings
Episode Of Blonde
My flame burns blue (Blood Count)
Watching the Detectives
God give me strength

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Elvis Costello takes the occasion of his first official live release (recorded with the 52-piece Metropole Orkest at The Hague's North Sea Jazz Festival in 2004) to not only recap the various non-rock/pop genres the restless veteran singer-songwriter has explored in recent years, but recast a few of his songbook favorites in striking new musical arrangements as well. The widow of Charles Mingus commissioned Costello to pen lyrics for the rousing revamp of the jazz legend's "Hora Decubitus" that anchors the album, a task he also performs for the bluesy title track, a reworking of Billy Strayhorn's final composition "Blood Count." Elvis wends through such oblique compositional corners as "Favourit! e Hour" and "Upon A Veil of Midnight Blue," a moody song originally written for blues great Charles Brown, but ultimately thoroughly reworked as "I Wonder How She Knows." "Clubland" is charged with savory Latin rhythms, "Almost Blue" recast as autumnal orchestral lament and "Watching the Detectives" re-imagined as jazzy, Bernard Herrmann-esque `50s TV theme. Other standouts include a swinging big band cover of Dave Bartholomew's "That's How You Got Killed Before" and a gorgeous rendition of his first Burt Bacharach collaboration, "God Give Me Strength." The set's bonus disc explores yet another intriguing corner of Costello's contemporary non-pop career via the 45-minute orchestral Il Sogno Suite, music culled from his '04 score for the Aterbaletto dance troupe's Italian production of A Midsummer's Night Dream. --Jerry McCulley

Album Description

Elvis Costello's My Flame Burns Blue is a live album with the legendary Metropole Orkest, a 52-piece jazz orchestra from the Netherlands, recorded in concert at The Hague. A bonus disc offers a 45-minute suite from Il Sogno, Costello's first full-length orchestral work. The album alternates between imaginatively reinvented Costello favorites like "Almost Blue," "Clubland," and "Watching the Detectives" (arranged "in the style of a 1950s television theme"), Costello compositions seeing release for the first time on a Costello album, and unexpected collaborations. "This recording captures a very joyful evening at the North Sea Jazz Festival and collects together songs and arrangements that have been developed over the last decade," writes Costello in his detailed liner notes.

For the opening track, "Hora Decubitus," Costello was invited by Charles Mingus's widow, Sue, to contribute lyrics to the jazzman's compositions. This song was completed in the immediate aftermath of September 11. "I could offer nothing more than a simple affirmation of life and rejection of vengeance," writes Costello. For the title track, Costello also wrote lyrics for Billy Strayhorn's final composition, "Blood Count."

Other highlights seeing release on a Costello album for the first time include "Speak Darkly, My Angel" and "Upon a Veil of Midnight Blue," which was written for and recorded by West Coast bluesman Charles Brown as "I Wonder How She Knows."

Il Sogno was originally commissioned by the Italian Dance Company, Aterbaletto, for their adaptation of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Following its premiere in Bologna with the Orchestra del Teatro Communale, the ballet was staged throughout Italy, Germany, France and Russia. Il Sogno was subsequently recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas. The recording was released in September 2004 by Deutsche Grammophon and stayed at the top of Billboard's Contemporary Classical Charts for fourteen weeks.

Il Sogno received rave reviews upon its release. Mark Swed at The Los Angeles Times declared "Costello's sound is surprisingly fresh. His melodies are memorable. The sudden swings into jazz prove pure delight... [The performance is] bursting with life." The Boston Globe's Richard Dyer proclaimed "You'd have to go back to George Gershwin to find a composer-performer undertaking a project as ambitious as Il Sogno... It is full of character and storytelling, and the orchestration is skillful, unusual, and colorful."

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Customer Reviews:

An undiscovered gem........2007-05-24

I have not been able to get this cd off my player. I hum themes from it constantly.
I Want More.
Anyone who wonders about the amount of production that goes into an Elvis Costello rock record will be astounded by the writing here, the thought, the musicality, and the professionalism of a full-time orchestra that swings. I don't mean that stilted Boston Pops crap, but real honest-to-God chops!
The sound clips here don't do this record justice.
This is absolutely one of his very best recordings and I urge everyone to go out and buy it! You won't be disappointed.

Elvis Costello does jazz!.......2007-05-13

My love & admiration for the work of Vince Mendoza, and my search for projects he's been involved with have led me in many different directions. Apart from some obvious places like Mendoza's own albums (some of which have been very hard to come by) and albums by the likes of John Abercrombie and Peter Erskine, they've also led me to people I would never have thought of on my own; people like Jane Monheit, Joni Mitchell, Stefano di Battista and Yuri Honing.

But although I'd heard of him, I never in a million years thought this search would lead me to Elvis Costello. I consider my musical tastes to be very eclectic but still, I would never have thought that I'd enjoy listening to an Elvis Costello CD, much less that I would actually own one.

But here we are. This CD of 14 very interesting songs sang in the jazz tradition, was recorded live at the North Sea Jazz Festival in 2004. Costello is backed by the Metropole Orkest (also known as the Metropole Orchestra), conducted by Vince Mendoza. Mendoza also arranges "That's How You Got Killed Before", "Episode of Blonde" and the title track, which is only 3 of the 14 songs but it's good enough for me. Interestingly, certainly for me, Bill Frisell & Willem Friede also arrange a song here - "Upon A Veil of Midnight Blue".

Costello is no Tony Bennett but he handles the songs with great charm and feeling. This is a singer who believes what he sings and as the listener, I in turn believe him. As I fully expected, the orchestration is sublime and there are some great trumpet, sax, guitar and cello solos. I enjoy the performance just as much as the applauding audience seems to and the more I listen to this CD, the more I find that surprising. Elvis Costello. Who would've thought? Definitely not me. So does this mean I might go on to buy more Elvis Costello CDs? It's difficult to say but it's certainly more likely now than it was before.

The very generous Bonus CD has another 18 songs, excerpts from Costello's Ballet after Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream". I'm not a Shakespeare fan, a fan of the ballet or a classical music fan per se, but I do enjoy listening to this. Maybe it's because it features people whose work I've become very familiar with over the years. People like Peter Erskine on the drums, John Harle on saxophone, Chris Laurence on double bass, all backed by the London Symphony Orchestra.

All said and done, this is a wonderful CD full of rich and very rewarding music. I'm so glad I bought it.

Long live Elvis Costello! Long live Vince Mendoza!

Is It Elvis(Presley) or Duke Ellington Or both?.......2007-03-28

Never an artist that can be labelled,EC's life as an expression of the music he makes is royally showcased here in the myriad of styles presented on this very interesting CD presenting so many shades of great music eras GONE BY BUT NOT FORGOTTEN that makes Elvis not only a very interesting musician but a historical personality that leaves the imprint of a man living life to its max.
I have been fortunate to listen to the man from "My Aim Is True" saw the original Attractions more than once, and like him can identify with his changes of tastes recognizing great music for what it is despite the chronology.
For starters, reworking his songs to fit at times Latin tinged,jazzy,classical,Sinatra Bacharach, countryish arrangements and balladry remains bold considering his penchant for his songwriters style as showcased on the rocking sophistry of "Trust" albums like 'Almost Blue"(country),homage to great songwriters (Painted From Memory) even his own development as a mature songwriter (Imperial Bedroom)avant garde classical(Juliet Letters)with his later work & experiments fusing that manic angry young rock and roller of the past nodding to his old Motown love(Get Happy),with the likes of Allen Toussaint in the homage to New Orleans(The River In Reverse)what came before New Orleans was this fine sounding CD paying it's due to great music in all it's manifold stripes with passion and excitement Ala Charles Mingus to the regal elegance of Duke Ellington/Billy Strayhorn.
Even the CD cover harkens back to Duke's Anatomy Of Murder(Ellington's foray into movie soundtrack), and the presented music with this jazz classical orchestra is something only a Charles Mingus was capable off so highly reminiscent of Mingus is Costello at times that it is refreshing.
An additional nod to Duke in his Shakespearean jaunts through his "Such Sweet Thunder" and major works such as "Black,Brown @ Beige" is apparent in EC as is his general appreciation of these great American jazz and big band artists in his unmistakable UK sublteties.
Such is the case of the bonus CD "Il Sogno" Suite, resembling again Duke's "Such Sweet Thunder" in theme but is pretty classical.
If any comparison can be made ,what comes to my mind stylistically and thematically are Joe Jackson albums notably(The album duplicating that early Sonny Rollins album cover) 'Body&Soul' pretty sophisticated stuff for the time,and Jackson's reworking of swing and big band for a young unsophisticated punk rock audience of the day with "Jumpin Jive".
New Orleans Dr.John the night tripper, whose involvment with great cover albums and homages to Ellington and Toussaint comes to mind as well.
EC made the grade with this one and is in good company.
I would love to hear EC do a Count Basie album with some Satchmo and King Oliver thrown in for good measure.

This man does it all.......2007-01-29

Elvis as a crooner? Oh yes. He pulls it off. I saw the tour for this release at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in Atlanta. It only supported my faith in this album. I am up for anything different and when I heard of this I couldn't resist. It holds up.
"HORA DECUBITIS" & "GOD GIVE ME STRENGTH" are the openers and closers for this disc. They are the 2 standouts on the disc and let me tell you, all else in between makes the perfect sandwich. You chew, disolve and are left with a pleasant taste in your mouth.
When I saw Costello perform in Atlanta, I was blown away by his voice. He came out for an encore and didn't even use a mic. He gave an incredible performance, and he did the same for this CD performance at NORTH SEA JAZZ FESTIVAL.
All in all, if you are a fan, or a newcomer, this man does not dissapoint on this. Costello is all over the place in the musical circles, but he remains stedfast on this release. He delivers!

Our little overachiever.......2007-01-01

Proving he just can't sit still, Elvis takes on Jazz in this live release. While there are a couple new selections to choose from, the majority of this CD is Elvis rethinking back catalog. Frankly, I am beginning to wish he'd leave well enough alone. Some of the revisions just come off as quirky for their own sakes, and the noirish version of "Watching The Detectives" just doesn't work for me.

Although what does work best are the latter day material. Songs like "Favorite Hour" (from "Brutal Youth") were made for this sort of embellishment, and "Episode Of Blonde" benefits. But "Clubland" and "Almost Ideal Eyes" just don't. It is primarily the non-Costello compositions that hold up best, like "That's How You Got Killed Before" and "Hora DeCubitus" (to which Costello added lyrics to a Charles Mingus song).

But overall, this is just Elvis Costello doing his regular exorcism of his muse. For a casual listener, this will fall into the same category as "The Juliet Letters," "North" or "Il Songo." The collaboration with Allen Toussaint is a better work, and more worth your time than this. Passable.

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Best live Weller work ever!
Best Live Album I Have Ever Heard!
The Modfather is still going strong
Another Live Album
Catch this flame - NOW!

Catch-Flame!
Paul Weller
Manufacturer: Yep Roc Records
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ASIN: B000F2CAGK
Release Date: 2006-07-25

Tracks:

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Blink and You'll Miss It
Paper Smile
Peacock Suit
From the Floorboards Up
The Changingman
Savages
Going Places
Up In Suzie's Room
Porcelain Gods/I Walk On Guilded Splinters

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Album Description

The first-ever live, full band electric album from Paul Weller, and it's a corker! Includes 23 songs from all phases of his career, including three tunes from his former band The Jam and two from The Style Council. An absolute must have for anyone interested in anything this man has ever done (his songs fare even better in this live arrangement) or for any fan of classic, soulful, timeless rock music, in general. Paul Weller just gets better & better.

Customer Reviews:

Best live Weller work ever!.......2007-03-11

I've been a Paul Weller fan since The Jam. This is the best live work Paul's ever done. It's amazing how his voice improves with age. The version of Long Hot Summer is the best I've ever heard. I highly recommend Catch-Flame.

Best Live Album I Have Ever Heard!.......2007-02-24

I saw Weller in L.A. for the "Hit Parade" tour, and this album expertly captures the spirit of the concerts. Weller is in top form here, and his updating of old Jam and Style Council classics is fantastic! His new stuff, especially the 3 best songs off of "As Is Now," "From the Floorboards Up," "Paper Smile," and "Blink") sound terrific, and really rock. The old songs, especially "Long Hot Summer," "That's Entertainment," and "Shout to the Top" have never sounded so good; the cover version of "Wishing on a Star" is so much better live than on the studio album. If you only buy one Weller album, I guess you go with "Hit Parade," but if you want to hear the genius live, this is a must-have! Anyone who doesn't love this album should have his/her hearing checked -- it is fantastic!

The Modfather is still going strong.......2006-09-07

I'd buy a CD of Paul Weller belching the phonebook, so admittedly this may not even come close to an objective review. Nevertheless, this album is amazingly good for someone who has been in popular music for 30 years with numerous peaks and valleys in his career. This recording from his 2005 tour provides a seamless mix of old and new solo material, along with selected favorites from the Jam and the Style Council. For fans who have been with Weller during all three phases of his career, having an album that unifies all those phases so well is a welcome treat. It doesn't hurt that the sound quality and the playing by Weller's band are of excellent quality. I had the pleasure of seeing this tour when it stopped in Los Angeles, and this album comes about as close to reliving that evening as possible.

Another Live Album.......2006-08-13

Yes it is "another live album" but Weller is beginning to acknowledge his past and returns here to a couple of Jam classics. The music is well performed, passionate in a few spots. Well worth the investment if you're a fan, if you are only curious get Modern Classics first.

Catch this flame - NOW!.......2006-07-31

Paul Weller is one of those rare artists who combines classic soul, rock, R&B and British pop in one highly satisfying package. His songs are thoughtful and introspective, smart and wise, powerful and rocking. His records have remained consistent with these attributes over the years and "Catch-Flame!" is no exception. With his first proper live recording, Paul's career comes full circle with this commanding two-cd set. There's everything for the curious new listener as is for the old fan - energetic electric arrangements as well as acoustic-band renditions of old favorites, all backed by his very potent and talented band. Sonically, the recording is clean but not too polished, much like his studio outtings - a bit raw, capturing the full essence of the night which adds to the intensity and genuinity of Paul's music. Of course, old fans will be basking in the glory of these new takes on old classics. Also, I highly recommend this release to any fan of classic rock, soul & pop and/or to anyone who is inquisitive about this highly underrated and multi-talented artist. "Catch-Flame!" will be a strong addition to any collection.

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