The Latest & the Greatest/You Never Can Tell [Original recording remastered]

the latest & the greatest/you never can tell [original recording remastered]

Track Listings

1. Nadine

2. Fraulein

3. Guitar Boogie

4. Things I Used to Do

5. Don't You Lie to Me

6. Driftin' Blues

7. Liverpool Drive

8. No Particular Place to Go

9. Lonely All the Time

10. Jaguar and Thunderbird

11. O Rangutang

12. You Two

13. Deep Feeling

14. Bye Bye Johnny

15. You Never Can Tell

16. Diploma for Two

17. Little Girl from Central

18. Way It Was Before

19. Around and Around

20. Big Ben

See all 26 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Two original Chess LPs together on one CD, 1963's 'Latest & Greatest' and 1964's 'You Never Can Tell'. A combined total of 26 tracks, including 'You Never Can Tell', 'Round & Round', 'Back In The U.S.A.', 'No Particular Place To Go' & 'Bye Bye Johnny'. All tracks are digitally remastered from the original master tapes. Also features additional sleeve notes & the original cover art of each record. 1998 release.

The Latest & the Greatest/You Never Can Tell,Chuck Berry,Bgo - Beat Goes on,Pop,Rock,Rock & Roll,Songwriter,V/a Compilations

The Latest & the Greatest/You Never Can Tell [Original recording remastered]

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spiritual americana
Rich Heritage
Superb
Can't walk away from it!
Mana from Heaven

American Angels

Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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A Portrait Of Anonymous 4

ASIN: B0001ADB4Q
Release Date: 2004-02-10

Tracks:

Holy Manna
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Jewett
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Shall We Gather At The River
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This, Anonymous 4's final recording, is a break from their usual "early music" periods and locations; it presents American music, religious in nature, from the 18th and 19th centuries. And it's absolutely beautiful from start to finish. Their normal, exquisite technique and purity here blend to sound the way we imagined the ladies' choir in church meetings in America past might have sounded: sweet, sincere, and with harmonies recognizable yet somehow fresh. Some of the songs begin with the women singing "fa, so la" exercises, which was called "shape note" singing because some places taught singing with notes as shapes--circle, rectangle, diamond, triangle. But it's the music that counts, and there are treasures here. They include two versions of "Amazing Grace," one familiar, one with an unusual melody and a piece called "Blooming Vale" which is as sophisticated as anything on their previous albums. "Shall We Gather at the River" is performed with a clarity and loveliness that makes us forget that it's normally sung as background to movies about the Great Depression. The foursome sometimes sing in rich harmonies and occasionally alone or in pairs or trios. This is glorious Americana and highly recommended. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

spiritual americana.......2007-01-06

I have some of the older Anonymous 4 recordings which are more medieval
and gregorian in style (I love them!). They move on to cover spiritual
basics of the 1800s. If you like classical music, perfect harmonies
and spiritual americina, then you will be blessed!

Rich Heritage.......2006-10-11

Anonymous 4 consistently produces exquisite and authentically beautiful recordings and this one presents early American hymns in ways few groups can manage. Some tunes are highly recognizable while others are 'new' to me but a refreshing reminder of the singing heritage of religious societies in times past. For those who enjoy old hymns and authentic renderings, this is a must buy.

Superb .......2006-08-07

This collection of American Christian music is not only an enthralling musical experience but a spiritually uplifting one as well. Anonymous Four have transferred their luminous vocal quality to a new space with perfect success.

Can't walk away from it!.......2006-08-07

My only "complaint" about the CD is that I absolutely HAVE to sit and listen to the entire thing whenever I start it up! I usually have music playing in the background while doing other things, but not this one! There are no tracks that I find myself wanting to skip over as in most collections. In fact, I usually find myself going back and listening to selected tracks again (and again and...) after taking the hour+ to listen to the whole thing through once.

These four ladies produce a unique and remarkable sound. I can't recommend it enough.

Mana from Heaven.......2006-05-08

I think the title of this CD is perfect. I first heard an interview for this CD on Public Radio and fell in love. I had never heard Anonymous 4 before then but look for all I can find of their music now. The title is perfect as the women sound like Angels and the music lifts the spirit. I find myself singing the old version of Amazing Grace all the time now. Incredible and a huge blessing to all who hear it.

George Strait - Latest Greatest Straitest Hits

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The mid-nineties hits
The Greatest of the Greatest
the most beautiful song i'v ever heard
excellent!
THE BEST HITS ALBUM EVER!

George Strait - Latest Greatest Straitest Hits
George Strait
Manufacturer: Mca Nashville
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004RC8E
Release Date: 2000-03-07

Tracks:

The Best Day
Murder On Music Row
Carrying Your Love With Me
Adalida
Lead On
Carried Away
Blue Clear Sky
We Really Shouldn't Be Doing This
I Can Still Make Cheyenne
True
King Of The Mountain
Round About Way
You Can't Make A Heart Love Somebody
One Night At A Time
Today My World Slipped Away

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George Strait's first three greatest-hits albums (now made redundant by the four-disc Strait Out of the Box) collected essential examples of contemporary country music. In his finest singles, Strait seemed to resolve, both commercially and artistically, the tensions between hardcore twang and New Country pop. His 2000 best-of set, however, documents Strait's decline. Oh, the radio play has continued unabated--12 of the 15 tracks here made the country Top 10--but emotionally it is a sad and tedious tumble from the Cajun stomp of 1994's "Adalida" and the deliberate self-deceptions of 1996's "I Can Still Make Cheyenne" to pop-rock successes like 1998's catchy but insipid "True." The two new tracks leave the future as anybody's guess: "Murder on Music Row," a duet with Alan Jackson, pledges allegiance to tradition (both in message and execution), but "The Best Day" is devoid of any of the adult ambiguity, previously a Strait staple, that would grant it poignancy. --David Cantwell

Customer Reviews:

The mid-nineties hits.......2005-06-11

The album picks up George's career where the boxed set (Strait out of the box) ends, so it covers the period from 1994 to 1998. It shows that George's style was evolving but still firmly rooted in traditional country music.

The album opens with two songs specially recorded for the album, the first (The best day) being an excellent ballad. The second song (Murder on music row) was first written and recorded by Larry Cordle, a bluegrass performer. Here, George sings it as a duet with Alan Jackson. George rarely sings duets but although there is no obvious reason for this particular song to be a duet, George and Alan clearly enjoyed recording this song. While both George and Alan have made some concessions to the requirements of the contemporary market place, they have both managed to be hugely successful with music that is much closer to traditional country music than most of the music recorded in Nashville these days.

The remaining tracks are taken from just four albums, these being Lead on (Adalida, Lead on, You can't make a heart love somebody), Blue clear sky (the title track, Carried away, I can still make it to Cheyenne, King of the mountain), Carrying your love with me (the title track, Round about way, One night at a time, Today my word slipped away) and One step at a time (True, We really shouldn't be doing this). Of these songs, Today my world slipped away is a cover of a Vern Gosdin country hit but the others (as far as I know) are original songs.

Picking out highlights in such a strong collection is difficult, but I'll nominate Murder on Music Row, Adalida, Blue clear sky and King of the mountain. If you are new to George's music, this compilation makes a great introduction.

The Greatest of the Greatest.......2005-02-22

I am a huge country music fan and this is one of five CDs I would choose to have with me if I were stranded on a desert isle. I loved this CD. It has all of George Strait's most recent hits as well as two new songs - 'The Best Day', which is another in a string of fantastic father-son songs that Strait has done (starting with Love without End, Amen). The second new song is Murder on Music Row with Alan Jackson. It took me some time to warm up to this one, and its a strident defense against New Country.

So it should come as no surprise that the rest of the CD is all done in an old country style. My personal favorite is I Can Still Make Cheyenne, which is one of the best (and most depressing) songs I've ever heard. This CD does not contain any of the really classic Strait stuff like All My Exes Live in Texas, and anyone who is interested in Strait should really start with his true golden age. But if you have any tolerance at all for steel guitars and songs about people cheating, drinking, and dying, then you will love this CD.

the most beautiful song i'v ever heard.......2003-11-30

when i firt heard this song i really liked it .he'z cute too.xo

excellent!.......2003-03-16

You can't go wrong with this purchase. If you want some of the best songs George has done over the last few years, this CD puts them all in one spot. I enjoy every song on this album and would recommend it to anyone who is a die-hard GS fan or is just getting into country music. George Strait is THE MAN!

THE BEST HITS ALBUM EVER!.......2002-10-27

This is my favorite cd I own, and the Road Less Traveled cd is #2. My favorite song EVER is "Blue Clear Sky" with the lyrics and the catchy music, I heard it when I was like 8 years old and I actually knew the lyrics to the song!Bob DiPiero has written so many great hit songs, but this one is the best!

"True" is another great song! The lyrics again are mastered and the music is terrific!

"Best Day" is another Father/Son Song penned by GS and tells about the son's life with fishin'/drivin'/ and gettin' married'.
Things I wish I did more often with my far away dad.

"Murder On Music Row" is one of the most inspiring song I ever heard. I always said that many country artists have turned to the pop charts and murdered country music on murder row! This song tells how someone committed murder to country music and we're not really sure who did it. This song is a traditional country song with the use of the STEEL GUITAR and the FIDDLE.
I love how Strait and Alan Jackson attack this ongoing problem.
Leeann Womack does great on the vocals!

"Carrying You Love with Me" is a classic!

"Adalida" is a upbeat Cajun melody with unforgettable singin' by George.
"Lead On" tells a story of how people lead you on, pretending like they love you.
"Carried Away" is a great song with unbeattable music!
"We Really Shouldn't Be Doing This" shows the Elvis in Strait's voice and a great song also.
"I Can Still Make Cheyenne" is a great story of a Rodeo Cowboy who is always gone so his grilfriend is going to leave him but he says he'll leave right now and speed to Wyoming.
I like "King Of The Mountain". It has a very classic traditional country sound and is very catchy.
"Round About way" is a very underreated song with an uptempo music sound in it.
"You Can't Make A Heart Love Somebody" has very memorable lyrics and is a song that contradicts other propasal song by saying 'No' to the 'Will you marry me?'

"One Night At a Time" isn't my favorite but has very catchy music and words
"Today My World Slipped Away" is okay, definitely not my favorite, I find it too slow but you may enjoy it.

These are the reasons why you should by this GREAT CD! It Has Strait's latest hits but sadly doesn't include the
#1 hit "I Just Want To Dance with You"
Strait will ALWAYS be the all time greatest country KING of country music, who has stayed country throughout his career!

Dying Is Your Latest Fashion
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Worth the money..

Impressive Full-Length Debut

You should really buy this.

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Dying Is Your Latest Fashion
Escape the Fate
Manufacturer: Epitaph / Ada
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Release Date: 2006-09-26

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Album Description

Las Vegas's 5-piece rock band follow more closely in the skull-jarring footsteps of Underoath and Senses Fail than those of their hometown contemporaries, The Killers and Panic! At The Disco. With their incredibly energetic live show, Escape The Fate have won over enthusiastic audiences on the 2006 Warped Tour, with sales of over 10,000 of their EP "There's No Sympathy For The Dead".

Customer Reviews:

Worth the money.........2007-03-13

Honestly, I had every track on this CD before it was released. I paid for this album anyway, because I thought it was that good. A lesson that if you make good music people will support you anyway.

However, there are people who would not be happy in heaven. Who will tell you how sorry they are to have heard this disc, and rave about the EP.. which I don't understand, because I listened to them when they first debuted on Epitaph's homepage, and think they've only gotten better.

The only thing I found I did not like on the full length was that two of the songs I really liked on the EP (As You're Falling Down, and The Ransom.) were not present on their full length. I'd have liked them to replace 'The Day I Left The Whom' with 'As You're Falling Down'. That would have overall added one more heavy, and very powerful song to this album.

But, I guess if they put ALL the good songs on the album then nobody would buy the EP, and just wait for this CD. (I'd have bought the EP too if Hot Topic had it.. but they only had the full album. =[)

Everyone in the band excluding the drummer has a place in the vocals which makes for a wonderful harmony alongside the screaming guitars, and rhythmic drums. I found the lyrics to actually be nice contrary to what others have posted; at times they do strike a dull note I'll admit.

Some of the songs are a little more mainstream rock sounding such as Situations, and the single Not Good Enough For Truth In Cliche. So if a little variation does not scare you go ahead and pick this album up.

Tabz

Impressive Full-Length Debut.......2007-01-05

I've read a lot of the negative reviews for Escape The Fate's new CD Dying Is Your Latest Fashion. Apparently just because they are in the whole "emo" scene all their material must suck. I'm not an "emo/screamo" fan, but this is still an impressive release.

Lyrics are hit and miss. The writing is really good in some parts and just cheesy in others. Musically though, this is very strong. The guitars are pretty good for this to be their first full-length CD ("There's No Sympathy For The Dead" is a track that showcases some of the better guitar work.) The vocals are what impresses me the most. Although the lyrics might at times be subpar the vocals are always top notch. The flow between clean and scream vocals is really tight. They employ clean vocals, the higher pitch "screamo"-type voices, and death vocals, all which work flawlessly.

"The Guillotine" and "There's No Sympathy For The Dead" can both be found on their debut EP and "Situations" can be found on the Unsound compilation from Epitaph Records. So I already knew somewhat of what to expect from this band. "Reverse This Curse" is my personal favorite track. All the tracks are solid so you don't need to use the skip button for this release.

Listening to the CD you can tell they went for a home run at their first at bat with this release. They have the confindence and attitude of a band that has been around for years. With a little maturing and some improvement to some of the songwriting, Escape The Fate has the chance to really make it big. Don't pigeonhole this band with all the other emo/screamo acts out there. Looking at some of the reviews I think that is what some of these reviewers have done. Give this a chance, you may or may not like it, but don't judge it without actually listening to it and just lump it in with the some of the other junk that is out there. This CD is a bright spot in a very oversaturated and underachieving genre.

You should really buy this. .......2006-10-25

This is the best cd ever! If you are in to the emo/screamo/nu-metal/hardcore/etc you will love it. I love all the lyrics. The songs have amazing guitar riffs and the vocals are awesome. Their music makes you want to jump up and down and scream.

=/.......2006-10-09

I have to say that the EP was much, much, much better. This cd just doesn't live up to what I thought it would be. There are a few good songs, but overall it's just an okay album.. nothing too amazing sry2say.

Please enter a title for your review.......2006-10-01

It's ridiculous that any band would even bother recording and releasing such weak bland redundant excuses for songs, but what's especially disconcerting, yet somehow not that surprising, is that it's coming from a band that earlier this year released an ep of perfectly decent alt-rock emo tunes. It's not really even that i'm mourning a lack of talent in the faux-edgy music scene, but just the complete lack of awareness or regard for the difference between a song that has an actual hook, something distinctive in it that makes you want to hear it again, and just rehashing formulas, boring basic rigid commercial conventions without even 1% of variation to make it marginally interesting. These guys wrote 5 decent semi-interesting tunes on the ep, now on the album they just don't care anymore, they're just rewriting other bands songs, following formulas like it's their job, like they never knew the difference between hooks and plodding non-melodies, as if it was just blind luck that they wrote actual songs on the ep.

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Wise words and cool tunes
Love it and Love Harry Manx
exotic, yet strangely timeless
another level for Harry

Mantras for Madmen
Harry Manx
Manufacturer: Dog My Cat Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2005-11-08

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Customer Reviews:

Wise words and cool tunes.......2007-03-28

I guess the most obvious way to differentiate Harry Manx from his peers is his use of Indian instruments, and in paricular the Mohan Veena. Well, actually what's unique and very refreshing is the way he integrates those sounds into a fusion of Blues and Americana that remind me of some of the other artists I love, but also stands out from them.
For all the exoticism of the instrumentation, Harry's songs are actually pretty accessible, and like the best songs are a bit mysterious in their actual meaning but give you a feeling that he's really saying something. Don't Take His Name Away is a terrific song about life and death and memory. I wonder who it's about.
Another standout song is A Single Spark, which has the trademark Indian sound mixed with an emotive blues sound and an intriguing, memorable lyric.
There's not a bad song on the album, though It Takes a Tear, a duet with a singer who's not really interesting enough, comes closest to being one you might want to skip past.
I like the production, even though it sounds at times almost too clean and bright for Blues. The production favours the sound of the Indian instruments, and the couple of instrumentals using those instruments sound fantastic.
On the whole, one of the best albums I've heard for some time. I can see I'll be enjoying this one for years to come.

Love it and Love Harry Manx.......2007-01-10

I love this CD, I love Harry Manx, he is so blusey and his voice and music is undescrible, I recommend this CD for every blues lover and sitar music lover. Highly recommended.

exotic, yet strangely timeless.......2006-05-17

While most musicians are content to work within the accepted boundaries of their chosen style, lap-slide guitarist Harry Manx likes to color way outside the lines. His crayons? Soulful, raspy vocals, poetic lyrics, and the whining drones and mysterious melisma of Indian music. In addition to picking Hawaiian-style flat-top à la David Lindley, Ben Harper, or Kelly Joe Phelps, Manx plays the mohan veena-a 20-string archtop developed by Indian slide wizard Vishwa Mohan Bhatt. East/West fusions can sometimes sound forced or awkward, but Manx-who studied with Bhatt for five years-dodges that bullet. On Mantras for Madmen, mandolin, banjo, harmonica, tamboura, tabla, and haunting female voices swirl seamlessly around intricate slide melodies, creating an exotic, yet strangely timeless sound. Drawing from blues, ragas, and the story-telling heritage of British Isles folk music, Manx conjures songs that are as bewitching as they are unique.

another level for Harry.......2006-01-20

I've been listening to Manx' blues ever since I caught him in concert here in New Mexico. "Road Ragas" being my favorite until this new release which really showcases his talent at writing songs, let alone the unique Indian instrument (I would write the name but would slaughter the spelling-a sitar/guitar cross)he plays them to. Don't let Mantra in the title sway you into thinking this is true sanskrit mantra (which I also listen to) but I think it is his way of honoring his unique East/West style and he does have a terrific sense of humor which also prevails in his songs. Good go Harry-come back to New Mexico soon!

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You can't go wrong here!
sugar rush
Relief from Mainstream Music
Grant Lee Phillips's Latest Beauty (4.5 stars)
The Mellow Fellow

Virginia Creeper
Grant-Lee Phillips
Manufacturer: Zoe Records
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Release Date: 2004-02-24

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With his third solo release since dissolving Grant Lee Buffalo, one of roots rock's great also-rans, Phillips relishes the relative advantages of the singer-songwriter style. He sketches characters with nuance, tosses off epigrammatic love songs, dives into painterly rural reveries, traces an obscure Southern myth while banging on a banjo, and offers bittersweet praise to friendship. His voice and melodic knack are all the continuity he needs. That voice, a grainy croon distilled from blue-eyed soul and California country cool, remains a prime attraction. If the tasteful, lissome country-folk backing of steel guitar, fiddle, piano, drums, and harmony vocals from Cindy Wasserman is a tad shy of adventurous, the sound suits the ripe, romantic, and dreamy mood of Phillips's songs. --Roy Kasten

Customer Reviews:

You can't go wrong here!.......2006-07-03

After listening to some jazz, I put this one in the player, and it instantly impressed me. Grant's voice is smooth and assured, and his lyrics have their own hard-won poetic licence. Sure, some older fans have lamented the lack of change they seem to expect from him, but I have to heartily disagree: The mix of instruments with his voice is so relaxing you'll save on the hot water bill. It's a hot tub soothing mixture to the ears. Let it in, and enjoy!

sugar rush.......2006-03-19

I heard "see america" and "mobilize" by grant-lee a few months ago, and I was hooked. Without doing any research I immediately went out and bought the only cd the cd store had, Virginia creeper. Horrors! Dear God, this is the most sickeningly sweet, sentimental cd I've ever heard. It's almost as bad as all those commercial n'sync or country songs aimed at your tender heartstrings -- their one and only purpose. Loved by grandmothers everywhere. However, if you are an adult who doesn't appreciate being manipulated in such a fashion, please avoid this repulsive album! The rest of his stuff might be great, but I'll never know because I've been burned once and I won't make the mistake of wasting my money on his music again. Yeah, he's got a great voice, and it isn't the style of music I object to, it's the cheesy lyrics! It makes me want to vomit.

(I put this under the kid's review because everytime I review they put my real name up for anyone to see. Yeah, anyone heard of online safety? Not amazon, apparently.)

Relief from Mainstream Music.......2005-09-02

I had never heard of Grant-Lee Phillips until a few days ago. Now I'm wondering why he isn't more popular. This guy can sing. If you, like me, are tired of mainstream musicians who have little talent but tons of fame, give this CD a try. It's refreshing to find a true musician who hasn't been swept away by media-hype.

Grant Lee Phillips's Latest Beauty (4.5 stars).......2004-07-22

That Grant Lee Phillips' solo output has not reached the same legendary indie status of his former band, Grant Lee Buffalo, more than a mystery it's a crime.
"Virginia Creeper," his third solo album, may not be as breathtaking as the hushed "Ladies Love's Oracle" nor as adventurous as "Mobilize," but it is worthy of their company.
Phillips is a remarkable songwriter, capable of the utmost intimacy at the drop of a hat, at ease with creating melodies that, before you know it, can give your thoughts its proper music.
The spare accompaniment here is flawless, mainly gorgeous violin and his acoustic guitar, subtle drums and tasteful piano, and some mandolin and steel guitar which tinge most tunes with Country overtones without lacking a Pop sensibility. Tunes like "Making Memory," "Mona Lisa" or "Always Friends" have exquisite arrangements and remind you of what a great singer Phillips is.
In total, this is an album without low points, more likely the kind where everyone may end up with different new favorites.

The Mellow Fellow.......2004-07-10

Grant-Lee's "Mona Lisa" recently appeared on an episode of TV's "Summerland." It's a mellow opener to this fine set. Grant-Lee's voice shines exceptionally well in this stripped-down instrumental setting. "Lily-A-Passion" boasts an original melody with Richard Dodd's lovely cello and a poetic lyric, "She's a piratey soul, full a' vinegar & glitter; She's a song of her own from down the wrong end of the river." My favorite track is "Dirty Secret" with Grant-Lee's airy Nick Drake-like vocal spreading over his slow wistful melody, "From the ballroom you can hear them laughing, pretty maidens & your own Don Juan." "Calamity Jane" may or may not be about Jane Fonda, but the strings flesh out the restless churning melody, "Washed in the tears of the revolution, babe; born in the back of a Studebaker, American-made." "Far End of the Night" is another lyrical masterpiece, "Not a rail to grasp ahold nor a savior there beside, just kept walkin' like Virginia to the surf toward the far end of the night." Gram Parsons is one of country-rock's most interesting characters having launched Emmylou Harris' career, producing two classic LPs after the Flying Burrito Brothers, and then having his corpse kidnapped after his death. Phillips takes his signature song "Hickory Wind" and does it proudly with a great aching vocal that accents the emotional lonliness of the track, "In South Carolina there are many tall pines; I remember the oak tree that we used to climb, but now when I'm lonesome I always pretend that I'm getting the feel of hickory wind." "Virginia Creeper" is an excellent disc that shows Phillips to be a quite mellow fellow and is gorgeous with its lyrical depth and stunning melodies. I might have enjoyed a couple full-throttle fast tempo tunes in the mix, but what's here is excellent. Enjoy!

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Wolves
My Latest Novel
Manufacturer: The Worker's Institute
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Before You Buy
great collection from an underrated band!
Correction to the March 2nd 2002 review
Great White Brings It At You
Richie's Build'in Houses, Bill's the President

Latest & Greatest
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Once Bitten...
The Best of Great White
Great White - Greatest Hits
Hooked
...Twice Shy

ASIN: B00004TTEV
Release Date: 2000-06-20

Tracks:

In The Light (Live)
Rock Me
Face The Day
Once Bitten, Twice Shy
Rollin' Stoned
Call It Rock 'N Roll
Save Your Love
Can't Shake It
House Of Broken Love
Mista Bone
The Angel Song (Live)
Lady Red Light

Customer Reviews:

Before You Buy.......2006-03-19

When I first bought this Great White compilation, my only reason to get this was because I wanted to up my update from "Best Of Great White : 1986-1992". I liked the idea that "Mista Bone", "Lady Red Light" and at the time from their new '99 album "Rollin' Stoned" were on this compilation. Well after i bought it, I soon realized that all of the old tracks were remixed (re-recorded for that matter), not just the drums, the guitars, the keyboards, the bass guitar and yes even the singing. Just stick to older best of comps and the albums. Great White pulled a fast one on me. The first example, listen to the drumming, it doesn't have a 80's bassy drum snare sound to it anymore. The sound is not digitally remastered, the reason why it sounds so clear like some mentioned before, well it's called re-recording, and for laughs let's package it like "best of". Whatever!

great collection from an underrated band!.......2005-09-22

if you have a metal/hard rock collection, this is worth your salt to get. standout tracks are "Rock Me", Once Bitten, Twice Shy", and "The Angel Song", but the whole thing rocks as well. it is too bad that Great White is an underrated band, because they covered a big hit.

Correction to the March 2nd 2002 review.......2004-02-10

Rollin' Stoned isn't new for this album. It was on 1999's Can't Get There from Here.

I don't really understand the point of this album.

Great White Brings It At You.......2002-03-03

This is one of 4 greatest hits albums of Great White that I know of and own. It is one of the best and a must have for all rock lovers. There is one new song called "Rollin' Stoned" that just rocks the house. It definately gets you ready to see a show by pumping you up. That song is worth the cost of the album alone. Although there are some other excellent tracks that are not on the other greatest hits albums. Two that stand out are "Lady Red Light" and "Can't Shake It". Other songs are modern versions of all their older stuff.

Richie's Build'in Houses, Bill's the President.......2001-04-25

"Rollin Stoned" could have been the theme song of the Clinton presidency, if only this group could have gotten itself played at times other than 3:00 a.m. when even Bill was probably passed out, or too distracted on the phone. It's a hauntingly accurate reprise of the 1970's--that formative phase of things in Arkansas. I'm disconcerted that this band was apparently left out of the "Joe Dirt" soundtrack. Go figure.

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Strongest act in LA
* * * LOVE IT !!! * * *
Starting with Immortal...
Whoa, There She Goes Again!
If you loved SMASH, get ready to be an Angel (or Demon)

Angels & Demons

Manufacturer: JamCat Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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See Red
Uppers & Downers
One
Right Up Your Face

ASIN: B0007LPDJ0
Release Date: 2005-03-03

Tracks:

Immortal
4 Hours
Domino
Warrior
Angels & Demons
Unavailable Billy
Better When I'm Broken
Softer
Whoa
Grace

Album Description

The third offering from awarding winning singer/songwriter and indie favorite, Cindy Alexander. A breathtaking emotional outpour from an artist who not only has solidified her voice as a singer and songwriter, but has also ensured her place among the best of our modern day troubadours. A blend of adult alternative tracks that will appeal to fans of Aimee Mann, Sarah McLachlan, Ani DiFranco and classics singer/songwriters such as Joni Mitchell and Carole King. Indie music made from the heart and not a corporation.

Customer Reviews:

Strongest act in LA.......2006-08-21

There's a reason Cindy is at the top of the LA Music scene, she puts out albums like this. This is a great follow-up to her 2 previous CD's with cerebrally artistic lyrics, her great voice and emotion. The end of the CD (I won't spoil the surprise) is one of the more innovative things done in music in recent years taking you to a most-intimate place that is the perfect ending to a CD.

When I play this CD at work or during one of our dinner parties I always get the "who is that?" comment. I have a feeling that Cindy is right on the edge of something really big.

* * * LOVE IT !!! * * *.......2005-08-22

First I have to say, Cindy Alexander has an incredible and beautiful voice! I listened exclusively to this album for a few weeks straight...and I still love it to pieces! Angels and Demons is very passionate, human and poetic. Some of the songs remind me of my favorite movie soundtrack. Lyric wise and sound wise the album is solid. All Cindy's albums are a real treat...but this one is my favorite. It easily gets 5 out of 5 stars!

Starting with Immortal..........2005-07-21

I have experienced this lady's music from the inside out and I will say without reserve it is some of the best there is to offer. It owns my heart and soul. For someone to share their particular version of the world then be able to communicate that to listeners is amazing. Cindy Alexander has a gift to do that and more. Her music shows a depth to songwriting that is not always that visible today. Angels & Demons is a precious piece of work indeed.

Whoa, There She Goes Again!.......2005-07-21

This album is simply amazing, in the first week of owning this CD I listened to it twice a day, and some tracks three times a day. Months after it is still in my CD player. Angels & Demons, is an extremely powerful album built on true emotion. As a long time fan I have been lucky enough to hear just how much these songs have evolved over the years, but even if you have just been introduced to Cindy's music, you will no doubt be blown away by the real feelings conveyed in these songs. All of the tracks work very well off each other, from very thoughtful songs like Immortal, 4 Hours, and Domino, to upbeat songs that get in your head and just will not leave (and you won't want them to leave) like Unavailable Billy and Whoa (my personal favorites). Other stand out tracks include, Better When I'm Broken a track with very unique style with bold lyrics to match, and Grace, a perfect end to the emotional ride of the previous songs, one in which Cindy sings she now has color and light in her life. Trust me, this is one artist and one album you must check out.

If you loved SMASH, get ready to be an Angel (or Demon).......2005-04-21

I listened to Cindy's second CD (SMASH) for weeks when I first got it. The music and lyrics were haunting, vibrant and so unique. I kept thinking that this was one of the best CD's (and artists) I've ever heard. I love most genre's of music - it only has to be good. And Cindy is right there at the top of my list.

Then I received my copy of Angels & Demons thinking "How (or could) she top SMASH?" Well Cindy, you did it!! Starting with Immortal I was hooked. The next few songs continue with Cindy's style and grace. Then the title song "Angels & Demons" - what another haunting song. It made me hit the "repeat" button for a while. Again my CD player played the CD for weeks before moving on - or have I?

Cindy - thanks for another great opening of your heart and soul! Look forward to seeing you live again!!

Dave & "Lips"

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Mixed bag
Stunning Classic Blues

Max Attack
David Maxwell & Friends
Manufacturer: 95 North
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0007KTB4O
Release Date: 2005-02-01

Tracks:

Sticky Buns
Long Distance Driver
Handyman
Max Attack
What's the Use of a Broken Heart
Twisted Tendons
Backseat of a Greyhound Bus
Thanks for All the Women
Moving Out of His World
Hip-House Rock
Coming Home Baby
Thank You Pinetop Perkins

Customer Reviews:

Mixed bag.......2007-01-05

David Maxwell has been a sideman for many years with major groups and this is one of only two albums he cut on his own. It has a lot of duets with great names like Pinetop Perkins and others. If you like blues singing you will like this. I get tired of the words to almost any song pretty fast so I prefer his "Maximum Blues Piano" for the pure instrumental David Maxwell. His blues piano playing is very consciously like the great Otis Spann's and he does a very good job of evoking Spann's style. Chicago Blues.

Stunning Classic Blues .......2005-04-11

D Max plays some of the best blues piano you will hear in this world and maybe the next. If you like REAL blues, see him live.

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Wow, amazing
Crazy
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Inspirational...

Boy-Cott-In The Industry
Classified
Manufacturer: URBNET Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0007VDF5O
Release Date: 2005-03-08

Tracks:

Sound Check
It's Just My Opinion
Listen
No Mistakes
Problemz (w/ Jay Bizzy, J-Bru, Spesh K and Mic Boyd)
High School Behavior
5th Element
Beat Auction Interlude
Separate the Music from the Gimmicks
The Maritimes
Unexplainable Hunger (w/ Royce 59 and Choclair)
Do This Our Way
F.A.D.S
The Final Time
Still Hip-Hop Interlude
Sibling Rivalry (w/ Mic Boyd)
Whats Real
Bonus Track: Unexplainable Hunger Remix (w/ Royce 59, Choclair and Kid Vicious)

Album Description

Urbnet Records recording artist, Classified, is scheduled to release his tenth and latest album, "Boy-Cott-In The Industry." As one of Canada's top selling independent rap artists, the Halifax native is reinforcing his position with his best release to date. "Boy-Cott-In The Industry" includes some of Classified's best production as well as guest appearances by Choclair and M.I.C. Records recording artist, Royce da 5'9. Since the release of "Trial & Error," Classified's previous album, he has been hard at work planning, producing and writing for his current LP. The album includes live guitar, bass and violin instrumentals, which enhance the sound and quality of the project.

Customer Reviews:

Wow, amazing.......2006-06-07

I can almost never give out 5 stars to CD's. I think I gave one to Atmosphere's new drop. All I know is I never heard of him, or any Canadian rapper. I downloaded the CD, and within a week bought 2 CD's from this guy. Some of the best, most origional rapping I have heard. Great production. Classified has amazing rhymes, delivery, and production, it makes an amazing CD. One of very few I highly recommend. You will not go wrong with this Can-uck. I have only listened to Trial and Error and Boy-Cott, but I would say buy Boy-cott and see what's up.

Crazy.......2005-09-16

this cd is almost a classic. great cd. everyone that loves hip hop should pick it up. I heard from people it was good but I never expected it to be this good. Classified is the sh*t

wicked.......2005-09-07

In my opinion, one of the best cds of the year. buy this album!!
u won't regret it
his beats remind me of kanye's style definte buy

Classified Keeps Getting Better.......2005-08-27

This is by far my favorite Classified Cd, and I thought nothing could have beaten 'trial & error' but this CD did. Almost all the tracks were solid '10's. 5th element and both versions of Unexplainable Hunger were probably 11s. Class' producing skills are unmatched in Canada and this album gave his best production, with live guitars, fiddles, keyboards and bag pipes this CD as a very authentic sound. Many critics say that Classified is the voice of Canada's underground hip hop scene, and with his work here that title is very fitting.

Simply put this Cd is worth every dime you spend on it. It is too good to just copy from a friend or bootleg it in anyway. Classfied needs teh money and he deserves the money with his efforst on 'Boy-Cott-In The industry'

Inspirational..........2005-08-10

When it comes down to it, Classified is just a blue collard worker who's been trying to make it big in the music business for over 10 years. He produces his own beats and is a good lyricist, you have to respect him for doing what he's done. His beats are catchy and he even admits that they sound commercial in one of the songs but they'll have your head bumping in a fresh way. He's not rapping about guns or money or ho's but he does rap about weed...lol. Seriously, this man has a lot of talent, just search for his official site on google and you can watch his videos of his singles. I hope that'll help you decide but if you're reading this and don't have this album, just buy it! You won't regret it, I've been listening to it for a week straight and when I listen to other music I keep coming back to it. It's just plain good hip hop. Peace...

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1. Nadine
2. Fraulein
3. Guitar Boogie
4. Things I Used to Do
5. Don't You Lie to Me
6. Driftin' Blues
7. Liverpool Drive
8. No Particular Place to Go
9. Lonely All the Time
10. Jaguar and Thunderbird
11. O Rangutang
12. You Two
13. Deep Feeling
14. Bye Bye Johnny
15. You Never Can Tell
16. Diploma for Two
17. Little Girl from Central
18. Way It Was Before
19. Around and Around
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