Apc Tracks V.1 [Import]

Product Description
Improvisational Jazz Produced by Bill Laswell.

Apc Tracks V.1,Various Artists,Apc

Average customer rating: OUTSTANDING Fantastic Debut THE FIRST OF TWO EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD AND SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT ALBUMS Carlile's music should include a Warning Label: You will become a Carlile Addict Always looking for new music

Brandi Carlile - Brandi Carlile + ( Bonus Tracks ) Brandi Carlile Manufacturer: Red Int / Red Ink ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Story Live at Neumo's The Story (Digi-Pak) West A Hundred Miles or More: A Collection ASIN: B000FP2ZM6 Release Date: 2006-06-13

Tracks:

1. Follow
2. What Can I Say (New Recording)
3. Closer To You
4. Throw It All Away (New Recording)
5. Happy
6. Someday Never Comes
7. Fall Apart Again
8. In My Own Eyes
9. Gone
10. Tragedy
11. Sixty Years On (Live)
12. Tragedy (Austin Cello Version)

Customer Reviews:

OUTSTANDING.......2007-07-14

I can Honestly say, this is the best artist I have heard EVER! She is unique, REAL, and her voice is beyond compare. Songs are Honest and she sings about what we all can relate to.

Fantastic Debut.......2007-06-17

I know that many people caught on to Brandi from Grey's Anatomy, but I hope that they all chose to stay - this girl is a truly gifted singer-songwriter. I rarely review music, and when I do it tends to be the stuff I really like. There is something about Brandi's music that is catchy and heartfelt without feeling manufactured. The album is even all the way through and is the kind of thing you won't get tired of listening to. For fans of Terra Naomi, Jewel, Lisa Loeb, and similar sounding songstresses, this album will surely be one of your go to albums.

THE FIRST OF TWO EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD AND SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT ALBUMS.......2007-05-21

I recently bought BC's new album ('The Story') and I liked it so much that I decided to buy this one too (the version with 2 'bonus tracks' - so, strictly speaking, this is not her first album). I think we all have artists, whose voices we find so appealing, that we will go out and buy almost any of their albums; for me, Brandi Carlile is one such artist. In fact, I suspect that if she made a recording of 'The Amazon Terms and Conditions of Sale', I'd probably buy this too - it's that bad (my addiction, NOT her voice, I should hasten to add). The superlatives accorded to 'The Story' (also reviewed) are no less applicable here, so I won't bother repeating myself; instead, I will concentrate on the differences between the two albums (at least, as I perceive them) :

'The Story' combines some songs which are fairly dramatic (sometimes climactic) with others that are gentler and which have a strong 'folksy/rootsy' flavour. By comparison, on 'Brandi Carlile', although these influences are also present, many of the song structures and melodies are more conventional (more 'mainstream'). I'd say the songs have slightly stronger melodies with 'hooks' which give them more of a 'pop feel'; on the other hand, they don't seem to have quite the same intensity ('Sixty Years On' being one obvious exception) - but I think this has more to do with the types of song rather than any lack of commitment by BC.

With the possible exception of a couple of songs, the overall mood on 'The Story' is moderately sombre and this is reinforced by the absence of any up-tempo songs; however, on 'Brandi Carlile, there is much more variety in mood and tempo. On both albums, production is never overdone (so you get a very 'stripped down' sound) but I thought it was cleaner and more 'disciplined' on 'The Story'.


There isn't a single bad song here (or on 'The Story', for that matter); everyone will have their own favourites - here are a few brief comments about some of mine (songwriters in brackets):

WHAT CAN I SAY (Tim Hanseroth) - A mid-tempo very catchy song with a soft undulating melody giving it a 'folksy' feel; the addition of fairly emphatic percussion produces a song that 'rocks a bit' also.

CLOSER TO YOU (Brandi Carlile/Tim Hanseroth) - Another catchy song - this time fairly up-tempo; some of the acoustic guitar breaks remind me a little of early Simon & Garfunkel.

THROW IT ALL AWAY (Brandi Carlile/Tim Hanseroth) - A song which has relatively gentle passages alternating with more powerful ones and these have an intensity that is reminiscent of some of Roy Orbison's music.

HAPPY (Brandi Carlile) - Mid-tempo song with some really fluent guitar and delicate 'feathery' percussion; again, there is something here that reminds me of Simon & Garfunkel.

SIXTY YEARS ON (LIVE) (Elton John/Bernie Taupin) - A fine song this (as are many from EJ's first half dozen or so albums). It is a bit 'angst' laden so it may not appeal to everyone, but there can be no doubt that this is a potent rendition. You can detect some of EJ's vocal intonation in BC's singing but, nevertheless, she makes the song her own - there can't be many singers who can interpret EJ songs in a way that does them full justice.



As I am clearly 'hooked' on BC's music, my reviews will be biased; so, if you are thinking of buying either of her albums, it might be prudent to check out some of the less favourable reviews also (if you can find any). In terms of my enjoyment, I preferred 'The Story' (to put things into perspective - I enjoyed 'Brandi Carlile' very much, but The Story' just 'blew me away'!); but any differences that might exist between her two albums are slight. All I can say is that I find BC's voice and music very addictive - great stuff.

Carlile's music should include a Warning Label: You will become a Carlile Addict .......2007-04-20

She's the girl next door, with the vocal roar of a tiger. She will command your attention with her musical instincts and aptitude! If you worry about purchasing a freshman CD from a newcomer...Worry NOT! She is a phenom with unparalleled vocal dexterity....to be placed among the respected ranks of music's classic icons.

(Fair Warning! Listening to this CD may result in a Carlile Listening Addiction)

Always looking for new music.......2007-04-01

This album is magic. A year ago I was waiting in the checkout line at Barnes & Nobels, and heard one song in the background from this album that I liked, then another and another. At first, I wasn't paying attention, but her voice drew me and I bought the CD. I'm glad it did. I have listened to it dozens of times since then. The poetry of the lyrics takes time to settle in, but the music is sweet from the start. I don't know why she isn't better known. That one experience, standing at BN, is the only time I've heard her outside of my music collection. Can't wait for "The Story" to come out.

Average customer rating: celtic woman- a new journey 5+stars!!!! CD GREAT, SHIPPING NIGHTMARE Expectations Well Met Wonderful!

A New Journey (Deluxe Package w/bonus tracks + Irish charm) Celtic Woman Manufacturer: Manhattan Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music New Age | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Fusion | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Celtic New Age | New Age | Styles | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Celtic Woman - A New Journey: Live at Slane Castle, Ireland Celtic Woman: A Christmas Celebration Celtic Woman Celtic Woman Lisa ASIN: B000KQGX1Y Release Date: 2007-01-30

Tracks:

1. The Sky and the Dawn and the Sun
2. The Prayer
3. Newgrange
4. Over The Rainbow
5. Granuaile's Dance
6. The Blessing
7. Dúlaman
8. Beyond The Sea
9. The Last Rose of Summer
10. Caledonia
11. Laschia Ch'io Pianga
12. Carrickfergus
13. Vivaldi's Rain
14. The Voice
15. carborough Fair
16. o Ghile MearBonus Tracks:
17. Sing Out!
18. Shenandoah - The Pacific Slope (Live from Slane Castle)
19. At The Céili (Live from Slane Castle)
20. Spanish Lady (Live from Slane Castle)

Amazon.com

Second only to Riverdance as an international Irish showbiz phenomenon, previous installments of this Platinum-selling extravaganza have become beloved PBS standards. The original buxom quartet of female singers, Lisa, Maev, Orla, and Chloe, have duly been joined by Hayley and are, as usual, backed by a full symphony orchestra and choir, plus enough traditional instruments (the house fiddler, Mairead, is a powerhouse) to keep things legit. The material ranges from folkloric ("Dúlaman" is best known from Clannad's legendary rendering), to a standard from another Celtic nation ("Caledonia," Dougie McLean's love letter to his native Scotland), to classical lite (Handel's poignant "Laschia Ch'io Pianga"), to movie hits ("Somewhere Over The Rainbow" in a delicately lovely, a cappella, close-harmony treatment), to homegrown New Age (Enya's "Newgrange"). Most tracks are produced to turn, presented in the aural equivalent of Technicolor or day-glo, in which colors pop while diverging ever so slightly from nature. In short, although the album offers fresh material, it covers old ground -- but this is exactly what the act's target audience expects and desires. Fans of acoustic folk would likely find the prevailing aesthetic a touch garish, but fans of Sarah Brightman and Il Divo will be diverted and thrilled. The deluxe package offers four bonus tracks, three of them live, plus a silver claddagh charm. --Christina Roden

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Customer Reviews:

celtic woman- a new journey.......2007-07-15

This is a great album if you like CW. You will not find typically[traditional] Irish music; but it can be compared to a Las Vegas show.
There are some great easy-listening songs, with an upbeat twist. These
ladies do a great job harmonizing.

5+stars!!!!.......2007-07-13

From the moment I first heard their Slane Castle concert on PBS, I LOVED Celtic Woman's music. They all have BEAUTIFUL voices. The youngest, Chloe, is amazing. I have this CD, the concert DVD that goes w/ it, their first concert on DVD (at the Helix in Dublin), and the CD that goes w/ it.

CD GREAT, SHIPPING NIGHTMARE.......2007-07-10

This CD, as everyone has previously mentioned, is absolutely awesome. I purchased two of the 'deluxe' editions, one for myself and one for my mother's 91st birthday. The shipping, direct from [...], was a disaster. They will say shipping dates are 'estimated,' however, they went far beyond that. I got an email after two weeks saying they were having some kind of unspecified problem filling the order and then got the product about 10 days after that. Totally unacceptable. I've always had excellent service from Amazon sellers (aftermarket), but I will certainly discourage my friends from giving me Amazon gift certificates in the future, as they have done in the past. Shame, Amazon!

Expectations Well Met.......2007-07-09

A New Journey is fun and relaxing listening...met all of our expectations. My 3 girls ages 9-14 love it and so do I.

Wonderful!.......2007-07-04

You don't need to be part Irish to know these ladies are extremely talented,
and that they make outstanding music. The sound quality on the live tracks is very
good. I don't usually like recordings of live performances, because of the
general reduction of the track's sound quality, and that is not the case here.
I highly recommend this CD to anyone - Irish or not.

Average customer rating: Solid buy for fans and newcomers alike Great Stuff First disc worth the fuss. Incredible! You simply can't polish a turd

The Lost Tracks Of Danzig (2CD) Danzig Manufacturer: Megaforce ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Black Aria II Eat Me, Drink Me Dead Again The Dio Years United Abominations ASIN: B000PFU9TW Release Date: 2007-07-10

Tracks:

1. Pain Is Like An Animal
2. When Death Had No Name
3. Angel of the Seventh Dawn
4. You Should be Dying
5. Cold, Cold Rain
6. Buick McKane
7. When Death Had No Name
8. Satans Crucifiction
9. The Mandrake's Cry
10. White Devil Rise
11. Come to Silver (Acoustic)
12. Deep
13. Warlok

Tracks:

1. Lick the Blood Off My Hands
2. Crawl Across Your Killing Floor
3. I Know Your Lie
4. Caught In My Eye
5. Cat People
6. Bound by Blood
7. Who Claims the Soulless
8. Malefical
9. Soul Eater
10. Dying Seraph
11. Lady Lucifera
12. Under Belly of the Beast
13. Unspeakable Shango Mix

Album Description

The long awaited LOST TRACKS OF DANZIG 2 CD set will be released on May 29th. Packaged in a collectible book-like format, this release features a full color 12 page booklet of rare and unseen photos and short anecdotes about each song as remembered by Glenn Danzig.

Customer Reviews:

Solid buy for fans and newcomers alike.......2007-07-15

This 2cd collection has a mix of must have songs, solid songs, and filler.
What I'm enjoying the most out of it is that every listener has favorites that other listeners completely disagree with, yet they all seem to love the release so far.
There's such a wide variety here that anyone who remotely likes danzig from any point in his career, will find at least half a dozen tracks here that they will enjoy, and others that won't make their favorite list but they will still enjoy. People who dropped Danzig after Danzig 4 will be happy to know that there are songs on here from danzig 5 & later that are far BETTER than anything released on the albums they were cut from, and songs not included on albums 1 - 4 that are just as good as anything that made it onto those albums.

I'm a fan, but I'm not pointlessly loyal or biased. There are songs I dislike on every album including the lost tracks, yet I still gave this five stars and I think it just might be the only release he's made that'll get above 4 from me to date.

Here's my personal favorite list, and again, everyone's favorite list will be different, which is a real shinning point for this album:

Right now, in order of track listing:
when death had no name
both versions are good because the first has this metallic vocal quality that reminds me of some misfits recordings that are eluding my memory at the moment; the second is good because the whole thing cleaned up so well. I've had this on yellow vinyl in storage for years now and from the first time I ever heard it, it's sort of haunted the back of my mind ever since, and I'm glad to finally have it sort of finalized; and in a medium I can just play the hell out of it without worrying because it's not antiquated and rare.

Angels of the seventh dawn
This is one of those tracks where the whole thing is fun to listen to and frustrating at the same time, because you want to sing along, but the strength and passion in the song that makes it good are probably the same forces contributing to hard to distinguish vocals. One thing being a misfits fan has taught me is to never really trust 3rd party lyric sheets.

Satan's Crucifiction
I don't care if this was written as a joke, it's good. The guitar is smoky, brooding, in a way I love, the same reason I like 'Pain in the world' so much. Also, his vocals carry that certain 'grim herald' power to them that they have from time. To elaborate, in the beginning verse, the way he booms out 'all you...' etc, makes me imagine him as he was during the thrall/deamonsweatlive photos, at the peak of his physical shape, foot propped up atop a speaker cabinet, pointing out to the horde that came to hear him...

Bound by Blood
It's a good song all around. One of the reasons it makes my favorites list is because it displays a very deep personal bond between the writer and whoever he presumably wrote it for. I really appreciate this song because he usually keeps his family and love life very private, and as a big fan you wish you could know him more personally. So to have him share it with his fans, I took it as a kind gesture. If I ever had a child I imagine I would be able to sum up my feelings about them with this song pretty nicely.

Dying Seraph
Not a whole lot to be said from me aside from it's the melancholy atmosphere he built in this one that's just great, I eat songs like that right up it seems. It reminds me of ashes, let it be captured, pain in the world, etc.

There are other songs that are good, and a few I don't like. But I can't write very well about things I don't love or hate with a passion.

Great Stuff.......2007-07-15

Im not one to sit down and write reviews to often,but with Danzig I figured Id make an exception.Unlike most Danzig fans I didnt start out hearing Danzig 1 or 2 first.Instead my first Danzig record was 6:66 and that was the first Id heard of him.I shortly after bought "Danzig 2" and like the rest of you I did notice a big differance in the music/singing/song writing style.However I disagree with anyone who says Danzig lost his voice or his best work was 1-4,etc,etc....His voice did have a differant tone after # 4 no doubt,but all one has to do is listen to this "Lost Tracks" and its evident by songs like "Crawl across your killing floor","bound by blood" etc..he could still sing exactly as he did on 1-4 and I suppose thats why he chose to leave those tracks off the records,as they sounded more like his 1-4 style as apose to the newer stuff. I cant imagine anyone who is actually a fan of Danzig not loving this new record.I think some of the harsher reviews may be from people who aint really into Danzig or maybe have just grown tired of him throughout the years.Upon listening to this record from start to finish several times Im convinced that if you are a Danzig fan youll love this record.

First disc worth the fuss. .......2007-07-15

I haven't really listened to the second disc yet, but I mainly reviewing it for the first disc alone. This is almost like a continuation of Danzig Mark I lineup, and where they could've gone after 4p, if Glenn hadn't pulled the rug from under everyone. Even Glenn's (possibly rerecorded at times) vocals sound better than anything since 4, and the songs give a glimpse into the past when all was great. Cold, Cold Rain is the logical cousin to a song like Sistinas, and most of the songs on disc 1 are worth the trouble. We get to hear John Christ's (where are you dude?) great guitar work, (possibly) Eerie Von (read recent interviews with Glenn, it may be John or Glenn playing some of the bass), and the great (now retired from music) Chuck Bisquits.

This is a glimpse into a past of great music, killer songwriting, and excellent vocals. Glenn lost the plot along the way, and I think this is a sample of what we have missed since the original band broke up.

Incredible!.......2007-07-15

This is a treasure for true Danzig fans. It's all been noted, but the superb packaging, amazing songwriting and personal insights about every song make this the best album to go out with if it is indeed his last major release. I really never thought I'd see the day where I could buy the new Danzig album, put it in the cd player and feel the same way I did when I first bought Danzig 2 or 3 back in high school. These songs and photos put perfect closure to my Danzig collection.

You simply can't polish a turd.......2007-07-13

These tracks should have remained "Lost". They were left off the album releases for good reason. The real problem here is Glenn Danzig trying to cash in on a 2 CD set of leftover scraps than actually produce something worthwhile. All the overdubs and remastering in the world could not have saved this debacle. The only true merit gained in releasing this steaming pile of fecal debris is to make you appreciate his official albums even more. Completely overpriced for a collection of table scraps that I wouldn't even offer to a stray mutt.

Average customer rating: Play it loud! You see, I tried, then I REALLY tried Different but good... Not pop music Stunningly original

Return to Cookie Mountain (with Bonus Tracks) TV on the Radio Manufacturer: Interscope Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Experimental Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Experimental Music | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Crane Wife Boys and Girls in America The Information We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank The Good, the Bad & the Queen ASIN: B000H7JDZO Release Date: 2006-09-12

Tracks:

1. I Was A Lover
2. Hours
3. Province
4. Playhouses
5. Wolf Like Me
6. A Method
7. Let The Devil In
8. Dirty Whirl
9. Blues From Down Here
10. Tonight
11. Wash The Day Away
12. [ambient audio]
13. Snakes and Martyrs
14. Hours (El-P Remix)
15. Things You Can Do

Amazon.com

Their second album and first for Interscope is almost wholly brilliant. Like Mogwai, Sigur Ros and a dozen others, TVOTR excels at making slowly-evolving tunes with vaguely anthemic choruses and lots of loud-soft dynamics. Unlike virtually any of those other bands, TV on the Radio mix a genuine and actual songwriting ability with their knack for finding sounds that appear to be "new." This record is crisper-sounding and incorporates more dance-based elements, but it's essentially a pop album. While the lack of the free web-released "Dry Drunk Emperor, a tribute to President Bush, is initially a bummer, the album percolates with enough pre-apocalyptic tension to satisfy anyone. In a Prince-pitched falsetto, the group sings "I was a lover/ Before this war," While throughout, the combination of melody and invention is always pitch-perfect (well, except on "Province" and "Let the Devil In," those songs sort of suck.) People of Earth: please make this band into total superstars and buy several copies of their album: one for the car, another for the office, etc. What we really need in our popular music is more weirdness, and more truth. --Mike McGonigal

Customer Reviews:

Play it loud!.......2007-07-11

Start at the first track, with its unstoppable beat, WILD horn hook, and impassioned vocals. If you make it through that without 1) blowing your speakers, 2) hitting the repeat button, or 3) running in the opposite direction, the rest of the album will reward you. It takes a few listens to unfold, but once you "get it" you won't want to stop hearing it.

You see, I tried, then I REALLY tried.......2007-06-02

I have to completely agree with what "Unlistenable" (callahan) had to say about this record. I have given it a try on long road trips, blasting on my home stereo, with headphones, etc. I don't get it. I WANTED to "get it". Even after "not getting it", I tried again.
I had read/heard so much about this album, that I figured it would be a pleasure/treasure.
Basically, it sucks!. No cohesion whatsoever-none.
"Wolf Like Me" is the ONLY stand out track, likley because it actually has some form of melody/riff. It is a very, very good song to add to any compilation you may be making for your summer mix. Do yourself a favor, buy THAT track on ITunes and skip the rest! The ONE STAR RATING IS FOR THAT TRACK ALONE!
P.S. I disagree with that other reviewer's comment likening this to OK Computer as being overrated too. THAT disc has plenty of great musical moments going on!

Different but good..........2007-05-26

I gave this album a couple of listens and was glad I did. It's original but I am not someone who gives bad music a pass just because it is different - it has to be good too. I am a little surprised that "Wolf Like Me" was the first single since that song seems sort of flat and boring to me, but "I Was a Lover", "Hours" and "Let the Devil In"(which was one of the only songs the Amazon reviewer hated) were all very good. And I can't believe everyone isn't raving about "A Method" which to me is an incredible tune(was someone channeling Brian Wilson?) that's worth the price of the album all by itself.

Not pop music.......2007-05-13

This is a refreshing change from the garbage the music indusrty is feeding us today. Good stuff!

Stunningly original.......2007-05-12

I understand that this album might not be for everyone. Even if I didn't like this however, I think I'd be forced to give it five stars just based on how unique this album is. Say what you want, but there is nothing out there that sounds quite like TV on the Radio.

But I do think this is an amazing album of incredible depth. It's a challenging and complicated masterpiece that must be unveiled over time to appreciate its full scope and vision.

TV on the Radio are one of the few bands out there right now that is committed to pushing music forward rather than resting on its laurels or giving themselves over to popular trends or familar sounds.

This is an album for people who truly appreciate avant-garde music and are looking for something that is remarkably fresh and exciting to listen to.

If you are looking for something more familar, I would look elsewhere.

Average customer rating: honesty 'Person Pitch' by Panda Bear Person Pitch Not for me. COPYCAT AGENDA

Person Pitch Panda Bear Manufacturer: Paw Tracks ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Experimental Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Experimental Music | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sound of Silver From Here We Go Sublime Mirrored The Reminder Fourteen Autumns & Fifteen Winters ASIN: B000NA27TE Release Date: 2007-04-09

Tracks:

1. Comfy in Nautica
2. Take Pills
3. Bros
4. I'm Not
5. Good Girl
6. Carrots
7. Search for Delicious
8. Ponytail

Amazon.com

As a member of the acclaimed Animal Collective, Noah Lennox (a.k.a. Panda Bear) has for years been making music that mixes experimental structures with a pure '60s pop sensibility. On his second solo album of looped and layered experimental post-pop, he shows considerable skill in crafting songs that retain the essence of psychedelia while having been crafted with loop-based home recording methods. The album's finest moment has to be "Bros," a slowly percolating and unapologetically lovely twelve-and-a-half-minute song. Like Brian Wilson lost in a K-hole, gorgeous harmonies soaked in echo bump up against each other until they reach a rhythmic, fascinating crescendo. Elsewhere, Panda Bear's music tends toward the same effect a tad too much, often without the same transcendent quality. Person Pitch has fabulous moments aplenty, though (as with Captain Beefheart's 1968 Strictly Personal) one does wish that fewer reverb-soaked vocals were used, or that they were used even further, pushed into complete abstract dissociation. --Mike McGonigal

Album Description

Animal Collective member Panda Bear (a.k.a. Noah Lennox) boldly returns with his long-awaited third solo record Person Pitch. Years in the making, Person Pitch marks a dramatic departure from Panda Bear's previous solo record Young Prayer. The acoustic instruments of Young Prayer have been replaced with samplers and electronics.

Fusing Panda's dramatic life changes over the past few years (marriage, moving to Lisbon, becoming a father) with his ever-increasing sonic palette (standouts include Caetano Veloso, Berlin Techno, Scott Walker, and Kylie Minogue), Person Pitch is suffused with the kind of feel good modern toe-tapping pop that seems harder and harder to find these days.

Paw Tracks feels that the passing of time will show Panda Bear's Person Pitch sitting alongside the great solo albums of Paul McCartney, George Michael, and Ghostface Killah. Luckily we don't have to wait.

Customer Reviews:

honesty.......2007-07-11

The hype for Person Pitch is ablaze and acclaim for Panda Bear's follow up to the underrated Young Prayer now carries more words than most modern novels. Regardless, it is up to you to defend yourself from being won over by the majority and make sure your opinion of Person Pitch is yours. You know, you don't have to love everything any Animal Collective member produces. Panda Bear's third album sees him trading in the eternal acoustic strumming of previous albums to the knobs of a mixer. Spanning seven tracks of various length Person Pitch is one of the most deservedly (however overplayed the comparison is) labeled Brian-Wilson-influenced album to come out of the Paw Tracks camp. Using the genuinely beautiful harmonies that defined his influences along with slowly evolving repetitious samples Panda Bear has molded seven extended pop songs. The effortless nature and drowsy comfort these songs embody somehow maintain an attention span but not too much more. There is nothing overtly groundbreaking here nor is there a particularly evocative melody climactic experience; just pleasantness. So, while enjoyable and recommended, for the over-hyped explorer: don't expect the mind-blowing power Sung Tongs.

'Person Pitch' by Panda Bear.......2007-06-07

'Person Pitch' lays down sonic planes a mite distanced from its verbal units: either could change a bit, the other has already consented. This in comparison to 'Sung Tongs' and 'Feels,' where on tracks with verbal presence these parts are one through distention. (Yorke ran into a similar problem when his 'Eraser' was compared to other Radiohead stuff.) The first exception on 'PP' is the lead track 'Comfy in Nautica,' where the sonic is sparse enough to keep from planing, and so dovetails in flight with Panda's voice. His vocals deserve a dove's tail for the entire album.

Person Pitch.......2007-06-07

Panda Bear's Person Pitch is proof positive why it's necessary for Animal Collective to remain a "collective" rather than a permanent band: the members just have too many ideas. Granted, they leapfrogged from style to style on each of their albums anyway, but Animal Collective drummer Panda Bear's latest sounds like the work of one man making music on his own terms, and reflects his own current state of mind. See, Panda Bear (Noah Lennox) just moved to ultra-laid-back Lisbon, and sure enough, Person Pitch sounds like the Beach Boys' California love filtered through a strange exoticism that's easy to associate with a place like Portugal. It retains Animal Collective's ebullient, idealistic attitude, but it's more low-key and atmospheric: quiet drum machines and plinked instruments awash in a psychedelic cloud. And, as you would expect from an animal in the Collective, the vocals are treated in wonderfully creative ways; the fact that Panda Bear sounds uncannily like Brian Wilson is just a really big bonus.

Not for me........2007-06-06

Let me first say that I have a lot of respect for this guy. I can see that a lot of people love his music, and he does have some truly unique and neat music, but I guess this album's not for me. I'm not finding the beauty, which is pretty disappointing for me. I'll give it another shot another day, but I'm really not liking this too much. Something about his sound doesn't appeal to me.
Again, I do have tons of respect for this artist, as Animal Collective are brilliant, but this just isn't for me.

COPYCAT AGENDA.......2007-06-03

If you like this music, then you'll certainly like the band 'Russian Futurist', which is where I believe "Noah" aka "Panda Bear" got either his inspiration from, or maybe copied from... Both bands sound almost identical.. Regardless, Panda Bear sounds very good and has that daydream music appeal...

Average customer rating: "Shelter from the storm" winter, spring, summer, and fall! Dylan back on track Stripped Naked Dylan CD Mature Masterpiece

Blood on the Tracks Bob Dylan Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Blonde on Blonde Highway 61 Revisited The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan Bringing It All Back Home The Times They Are A-Changin' ASIN: B0000C8AVM Release Date: 2003-09-16

Tracks:

1. Tangled Up in Blue
2. Simple Twist of Fate
3. You're a Big Girl Now
4. Idiot Wind
5. You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go
6. Meet Me in the Morning
7. Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts
8. If You See Her, Say Hello
9. Shelter from the Storm
10. Buckets of Rain

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Inevitably, when critics praise a new Dylan album, they label it the "best since Blood on the Tracks," and with good reason. Inspired by a crumbled marriage, and recorded after a tour with The Band had apparently re-ignited his creativity, Blood is among Dylan's masterpieces. The album's epic songs are well known, but its real high points are the shorter numbers--"You're a Big Girl Now," the flawless blues "Meet Me in the Morning," and the sweetly devastating "Buckets of Rain." These are songs of "images and distorted facts," each expressed through tangled points of view, and all of them blue. --David Cantwell

Customer Reviews:

"Shelter from the storm" winter, spring, summer, and fall!.......2007-07-07

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

I recall early 1975 as if it were yesterday. Progressive Rock radio led by WNEW-FM in New York City was alive and well. The moment Columbia Records dropped off "Blood On The Tracks" the grooves would be worn out long before its time.

Critics of Dylan were muzzled after experiencing the ten tracks. The group that loved to say he was a man from the sixties now a fish out of water, ate their own words a plethora of times. On another side of the fence were those that didn't like Dylan. After "Tangled Up In Blue" became entrenched in their minds they couldn't help come up with the five bucks for the LP.

A record full of masterpieces doesn't necessarily grab your attention the first time. It may need several spins before you comprehend the message. That wasn't the case with "Blood On The Tracks." Do you recall the initial listening to "Idiot Wind" with Dylan's phrasing of the word idiot? It was authoritative, haunting, and brilliant, and that was only verse one. "Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts" didn't simply command your attention, it put you in the role. You seemed glued in your tracks, unable to move until the final notes were played. "Shelter From The Storm" and "Buckets Of Rain" were a marvelous combination of tracks from the genius of Bob to end one of his most important records ever.

If you never experienced this on CD or need a better pressing than the oldest version, it sound magnificent as she gives you shelter from the storm.

For those that thought this may be hard to parallel even by Dylan, "Desire" took care of any self-doubt!


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

Dylan back on track.......2007-03-14

Blood on the Tracks stands with the best of Bob Dylan the best of American music. This is latter day saint Dylan Bob after poet for the masses Bob after RnR hero Bob pre- country crooner Bob 70's comeback as wished by Elvis.
This 5.1 recording stands fine up against the other 5.1 re-mixes of "Bringing It All Back Home" and "Blond on Blond".
The guitars are sharp, clear and in your ear. The vocals whisper when they want and shout when they should.
This is as good as it gets.......

Stripped Naked.......2007-01-29

Dylan never wrote a better album than this. His most personal and introspective work; the emotional fragility and brutal honesty of these tracks showcase a facet of Dylan's music that is too often overshadowed by his reputation as a 60s "protest" singer. Heartbreak and rejection as the human condition are squarely on display, and should appeal to anyone who has ever loved, lost, and lived on hoping to find love again.

Dylan CD.......2007-01-19

This item was a gift. It arrived very quickly and the recipient was thrilled!

Mature Masterpiece.......2007-01-16

Dylan scored big on 'Blood on the Tracks,' perhaps the first of many comebacks. The subject matter of love gone wrong has been taken elsewhere, especially with his wild, majestic 'Blonde on Blonde,' but 'Blood on the Tracks' finds him in fine folk form, able to draw more from experience and quiet passion. The known songs are all great, including the mesmerizing hit "Tangled up in Blue," the excellent and hypnotic "Simple Twist of Fate," and the pensive "Shelter from the Storm". Less heralded are other great songs, like, arguably the album's best, "Lily, Rosemary, and the Jack of Hearts". Complete with a fine story and a rollicking accompaniment, "...the Jack of Hearts" comes up with aces musically and lyrically. Quieter moments are highlighted with the beautiful serenade of "You're a Big Girl Now," which only reminds one in style of another classic "Just Like a Woman". There's also the acoustic ballad excellence of "If You See Her, Say Hello," which is written like a letter to his lover's successor. Still, there are moments when qualified brilliance is present. "Idiot Wind" seems to gather more pungency from the delivery than the lyrical development. "Buckets of Rain," which ends the album caps off his folk excellence. According to his memoir autobiography, 'Chronicles, Vol. I, Dylan wrote that he, to paraphrase, sabotoged his career to escape becoming a messiah. In the liner notes, he is defined as a "troubadour". Indeed, he truly found himself again on 'Blood on the Tracks'. Too bad he had to find love gone sour to find his true footing once again.

Average customer rating: the last great dylan album "Shelter from the storm" yesterday, today, and tomorrow Like an old friend. Bob on the Tracks An Open Diary, One of the Great Albums

Blood on the Tracks Bob Dylan Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music $8.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $8.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Blonde on Blonde Highway 61 Revisited Desire Bringing It All Back Home The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan ASIN: B00026WU7I Release Date: 2004-06-01

Tracks:

1. Tangled Up In Blue
2. Simple Twist Of Fate
3. You're A Big Girl Now
4. Idiot Wind
5. You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go
6. Meet Me In The Morning
7. Lily, Rosemary And The Jack Of Hearts
8. If You See Her, Say Hello
9. Shelter From The Storm
10. Buckets Of Rain

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Inevitably, when critics praise a new Dylan album, they label it the "best since Blood on the Tracks," and with good reason. Inspired by a crumbled marriage, and recorded after a tour with the Band had apparently re-ignited his creativity, Blood is among Dylan's masterpieces. The album's epic songs are well known, but its real high points are the shorter numbers--"You're a Big Girl Now," the flawless blues "Meet Me in the Morning," and the sweetly devastating "Buckets of Rain." These are songs of "images and distorted facts," each expressed through tangled points of view, and all of them blue. --David Cantwell

Customer Reviews:

the last great dylan album.......2007-07-09

every song here is a gem, but to perfectly honest, i dont care for dylan's shrill singing on idiot wind, it just seems out of character on this generally mellow, plaintive album. probably his most timeless album, the songs (with the possible exception of idiot wind) are still musically and lyrically relevant.

"Shelter from the storm" yesterday, today, and tomorrow.......2007-07-07

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

I recall early 1975 as if it were yesterday. Progressive Rock radio led by WNEW-FM in New York City was alive and well. The moment Columbia Records dropped off "Blood On The Tracks" the grooves would be worn out long before its time.

Critics of Dylan were muzzled after experiencing the ten tracks. The group that loved to say he was a man from the sixties now a fish out of water, ate their own words a plethora of times. On another side of the fence were those that didn't like Dylan. After "Tangled Up In Blue" became entrenched in their minds they couldn't help come up with the five bucks for the LP.

A record full of masterpieces doesn't necessarily grab your attention the first time. It may need several spins before you comprehend the message. That wasn't the case with "Blood On The Tracks." Do you recall the initial listening to "Idiot Wind" with Dylan's phrasing of the word idiot? It was authoritative, haunting, and brilliant, and that was only verse one. "Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts" didn't simply command your attention, it put you in the role. You seemed glued in your tracks, unable to move until the final notes were played. "Shelter From The Storm" and "Buckets Of Rain" were a marvelous combination of tracks from the genius of Bob to end one of his most important records ever.

If you never experienced this on CD or need a better pressing than the oldest version, it sound magnificent as she gives you shelter from the storm.

For those that thought this may be hard to parallel even by Dylan, "Desire" took care of any self-doubt!


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

Like an old friend........2007-04-15

Even a cursed eighties born child of the disposible Killers-generation like me can appreciate the genius behind 'Blood on the tracks' In contrast to the commonplace acts of today, Dylans music has always sustained staying power and relevance and this record is still a great illustration of his amazing talent many years after its release. This is an important and poetic record which deals with real emotions (turning a failed marriage into a force for good) and contains some of his most eternal songs (such as 'Idiot wind' and 'Shelter from the storm') The virtuosity displayed on 'Blood' is rare and special. I would recommend this album to anyone.

Bob on the Tracks.......2007-03-16

Another classic from Dylan, and possibly his last real masterpiece. I prefer Blonde on Blonde, but there's not much to take issue with on Blood on the Tracks; it's subtle but solid from start to finish. (Just as an aside, I never realized how much Bob sounds like a cross between Lou Reed and Ian Hunter at times.)

An Open Diary, One of the Great Albums .......2007-03-06

Written with a broken heart, an album that can make a grown man weep. One of Dylan's great efforts, arguably the best album of the '70s. If only he could sing :). As with a lot of Dylan's songs, the instrumental track grabs you and it's a bit of a let down when the familiar nasal voice enters the proceedings, but you're soon swept up in the sheer brilliance of the lyric and phrasing. You can listen to this album a thousand times and never get tired of it. One of the big 5 Dylan albums, along w/ Freewheelin', Blonde on Blonde, Highway 61 and Bringing it All Back Home. My personal favorite, and I'm in the minority on this, is Bringing it All Back Home, which is IMHO the greatest album ever made in the rock/pop genre. Dylan changed music forever when he did his Ben Franklin imitation and discovered electricity. Before that he only introduced a theme song for a generation (Blowin' in the Wind) and the most powerful song of the '60s (A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall). Rock music grew up with Dylan. He broke all kinds of barriers (the length of songs, fused various genres and brought intelligence to lyrics). The Beatles could no longer sing She Loves You Ya ya ya after Dylan raised the bar. Jerry Garcia: No Dylan, no Dead. Check it out and you'll discover what I did: that the Jewish kid from Minnesota has the goods!

Average customer rating: Superb AMAZING! Like an old friend Eden is classic Sarah Brightman Cowboy Meets Sarah !!

Eden (US Release - 16 tracks) Sarah Brightman Manufacturer: Angel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brightman, Sarah | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Brightman, Sarah | A to B | Featured Performers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classical | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: La Luna Time to Say Goodbye Harem Sarah Brightman Classics Dive ASIN: B00000IL1K Release Date: 1999-04-20

Tracks:

1. In Paradisum - Brightman/Peterson
2. Eden - Callier
3. So Many Things - Traditional/Brightman
4. Anytime, Anywhere - Albinoni/Brightman
5. Bailero - Traditional
6. Dust In The Wind - Livgren
7. Il Mio Cuore Va (My Heart Will Go On, From 'Titanic') - Horner/Jennings
8. Deliver Me - Marsh
9. Un Jour Il Viendra - Yared/Jonasz
10. Nella Fantasia - Morricone
11. Tu - Cano
12. Lascia Ch'io Pianga - Handel
13. Only An Ocean Away - Andreason
14. Scene D'Amour - Lai
15. Nessun Dorma - Puccini
16. The Last Words You Said (This track only on US release)

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In this follow-up to the smashing success of her 1997 CD Time to Say Goodbye, Sarah Brightman continues down the primrose crossover path, blithely gliding from covers of Hooverphonic (the title track) and Kansas ("Dust in the Wind") to Puccini and film scores (Titanic and The English Patient). Sometimes, as in "Anytime, Anywhere," the crossover happens within the same song--in this case welding a rhythm track to the somber harmonies of Albinoni's "Adagio." But there's nary a stylistic speed bump to jolt her listeners, as Brightman focuses her tiny, seraphic voice like a beam of light on each melody. The result, bless her heart, may be the invention of a whole new form of kitsch. Like plastic surgery, Brightman's years of specialized vocal training have helped refine her ability to float confidently well-rounded, sparkling tones in her upper range. These have a Dresden china-like, touching fragility in such songs as "So Many Things" and are well-suited to the gauzily romantic (and overproduced) gloss of the string-heavy arrangements that predominate. Eden also introduces Brightman as songwriter ("In Paradisum," with its mix of sitar and modal chant) and features a bonus track unavailable on the album's European-released version ("The Last Words You Said"). --Thomas May

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Album Description

Asian edition of the sensational soprano's 1998 album 'Eden' with 'Lost Words You Said' (composed by & featuring Richard Marx) added as a bonus track. 1999 release. Comes packaged in a full color, embossed brilliant box.

Album Details

Another Special Asian Release.

Customer Reviews:

Superb.......2007-07-15

Unequivically the best CD Ive ever heard. Pitch perfect voice, the 5 octave range....no one compares to the style of Sarah Brightman.

AMAZING!.......2007-04-12

I'm not an operatic snob, and I'm not a classical officionado, but I do know what I like, and this is it! Brightman always seems to start of her CDs with a little interlude at the beginning of her albums (in LA LUNA - "La Lune", from FLY - "The Fly", from HAREM - "Kama Sutra"). Her "In Paradisum" is long and beautiful, her voice soaring to high vocals. The next piece is "Eden", originally created by Hooverphonics, and this version is more classical than the other! It's really great! "So Many Things" is a great piece, followed by "Anytime, Anywhere", a Foreign Language - English piece (which works really well by the way). Bailero is the next piece, and it's great as well! Honestly, every single piece is beautiful, and it's a MUST-HAVE for any Sarah Brightman fan! However, the standout piece has to be "Nessun Dorma", which is a male aria, usually sung by Pavarotti or any other male. However, Sarah thought she could do it, and she did! Buy this CD!

Like an old friend .......2007-03-16

I first came across this album my senior year in college. It quickly found its way into the landscape of my daily life---I wrote over 200 pages in the wee hours of the morning to it, drove down the east coast, worked out at the gym, and dreamed to the tracks on this cd. Beautiful,soothing, and inspiring this is an album that never grows old.

Eden is classic Sarah Brightman.......2007-01-25

Possibly her best album, before she became a bit "far out" with her concert extravaganzas.

Cowboy Meets Sarah !!.......2007-01-11

Not sure how it happened but I ended up with a Sarah Brightman Eden CD. By accident I listened to it and this ole boy liked it. Now when I say I liked it, I mean I really liked it. Now shes probably my favoite artist. Now I'm shopping a 2nd Sarah Brightman album. It cant get here soon enough I'm tellin ya.

Average customer rating: The Definitive Collection???? Good memories Happiness Nothing like a retrospective... In the movie "Eating Raoul"....

Wolf Tracks: The Best of Los Lobos Los Lobos Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rock Jam Bands | Jam Bands | Rock | Styles | Music Roots Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music $8.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Country | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $8.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Town and the City Kiko La Pistola y El Corazon Del Este de Los Angeles (Just Another Band from East L.A.) Sacred ASIN: B000CCD0F8 Release Date: 2006-02-14

Tracks:

1. Let's Say Goodnight
2. Anselma
3. Don't Worry Baby
4. Matter of Time
5. Corrido #1
6. Evangeline
7. Will the Wolf Survive?
8. One Time One Night
9. Shakin' Shakin' Shakes
10. Set Me Free (Rosa Lee)
11. Come On, Let's Go
12. La Bamba
13. Volver, Volver (Live, 1987)
14. La Pistola Y El Corazon
15. Jenny's Got A Pony
16. That Train Don't Stop Here
17. Kiko and the Lavender Moon
18. Oh Yeah
19. Good Morning Aztlan

Album Description

This triple-Grammy winning group of consummate musicians and songwriters out of East L.A. began their career interpreting Mexican folk music and went on to be a globally renowned purvayor of a diverse and adventurous repertoire of roots-flavored masterpieces. Drawing from rock, country, blues, folk, R&B, Americana, and traditional Spanish and Latin American idioms, Los Lobos continually pushed the boundaries of their sound, while remaining magnificently gritty and graceful throughout.

Customer Reviews:

The Definitive Collection????.......2007-04-08

Where does one start with the Los Lobos catalogue? There have been three Los Lobos "Best Of's" (a 4 disc set, a 2 disc set and this single disc) and, although they all give a fair overview of the band, I would suggest that if you are hard-core Los Lobos fan you probably own most of this material already. Los Lobos have been releasing albums now for 30 years and have gone through a number of stylistic changes in this time. They started off as a traditional Mexican music band and have moved through country, blues, atmospheric groove, rock, rock and roll, R&B and pop. What has distinguished them throughout has been superb musicianship, songwriting, lyrics and vocals and an unbending desire to release albums that satisfied the band before a record company. All this has led to many vastly different albums some of which may alienate the casual listener. For example, compare "Will The Wolf Survive" with "KIKO", "La Pistola y el Corazon" with "Colossal Head" or "Papa's Dream" (a superb children's album) with "The Town and the City" and you will see the diversity of the band. This all leads to the difficulty in compiling a definitive "best of" collection for the casual listener. One may love the traditional Mexican stuff but not the hard-core, groove based material or visa versa. Wolf Tracks does a reasonable job of condensing the Los Lobos catalogue into a one disc overview and, as such, is a pretty good place to start. If you like all the music here then I urge you to go get as many albums as you can. However if you like the more accessible material, start with "Will the Wolf Survive" and "By the Light of the Moon" then move forward with care. If you like the rock material, you can't get any better than "The Town and the City" and the previous album, "The Ride". If you like the groove based material, go for "KIKO" and move on from there, including the Latin Playboys albums. Los Lobos have been releasing some of the best American/Mexican roots music available for nye on 30 years and the journey, from start to now, has been exhilirating, if frustrating at times. "Wolf Tracks" is as good a place to start as anywhere and if you do decide to go the journey you will be richly rewarded with some of the finest roots music of the last 30 years.

Good memories.......2007-04-04

Really good music, but also get their new stuff. It's so much better.

Happiness.......2006-11-10

I had a Los Lobos cassette awhile ago and I misplaced it, so when I saw this disc on Amazon I thought I'd order it to replace it! Boy did I forget how happy their music made me feel! Great music and service, I received my delivery promptly and without any hitch,AND in perfect condition...Thank You all for making this Grandma smile

Nothing like a retrospective..........2006-09-13

to help us see just how good these guys are. Makes the miles fly away. What better recommendation can there be?

In the movie "Eating Raoul"...........2006-09-01

a Los Lobos song is heard on the soundtrack as Paul Bartel is chasing Robert Beltran in his old beat-up car. It is a great Mexican version of "Devil With A Blue Dress On". I wish that was on here as a bonus track. Still, this is a pretty good "best of" album because the first 75% of it is from their early period. There are only one or two tracks from the horrendous "Kiko", "Neighborhood", and "This Time" albums, but they are the better tracks. My copy of the cd has a bonus unreleased track from the "Neighborhood" sessions called "Border Girl". Yeah, I know you Los Lobos freaks will say that "Kiko" is their best album, but you have no idea what you are talking about. 99% of the world is blinkered and stupid and you twirps are right in there with the rest of the rabble.

This cd is all you need of Los Lobos. I mean, your brain is cluttered up with confusion already...so why clutter your house with too many Los Lobos cds as well when you can buy "Throw That Beat In The Garbage Can" cds from Amazon marketplace sellers for 5 bucks.

If you don't have any Los Lobos stuff, buy this now!... and pick up "The Monkees Anthology" while you are here. Better still, don't worry about Los Lobos and buy "The Best of YELLO" because Boris Blank has a better haircut than David Hidalgo (who is no stranger to the buffet line, I might add). Go on a diet, David.

Average customer rating: Not bad, but inessential. Great Holdover Walking with the ghost great stuff, especially for collectors If you have the entire collection, then you will want to add this one

Walking With A Ghost + 4 Live Tracks The White Stripes Manufacturer: V2 ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Garage Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Pop General | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Alternative Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Denial Twist, Pt. 1 Broken Boy Soldiers The White Stripes De Stijl White Blood Cells ASIN: B000BWI9TQ Release Date: 2005-12-06

Tracks:

1. Walking With A Ghost (Tegan & Sara cover)
2. Same Boy Youve Always Known (live previously unreleased)
3. As Ugly As I Seem (live previously unreleased)
4. The Denial Twist (live previously unreleased)
5. Screwdriver (live previously unreleased)

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This five-track EP is clearly not intended to expand on Get Behind Me Satan, the Stripes' ambitious, ethos-stretching studio album that preceded it by a few months. Instead, the studio cover version and four recent live cuts culled together here seem equal parts roots-retrenchment and chronicle of Jack and Meg White's recent gig grooves. The title studio track (a cover of a standout from Canadian identical twin punk-pop duo Tegan and Sara's '04 "So Jealous" album) has been a fan favorite in recent Stripes set lists, and here Jack White invests it with a familiar, chunky-chorded foundation and equally solid vocal hooks, setting them off with evocative, just-this-side-of-Mars guitar breaks that pay tribute to Brit invasion heroes the Yardbirds. Hailing from June '05 Brazilian shows, the spare, stop/start "Screwdriver" finds Jack warbling in early Robert Plant mode, while his haunting acoustic take of White Blood Cells' "Same Boy I've Always Known" epitomizes much of the Stripes' stripped-down, back-to-the-future appeal. L.A. radio versions of Satan's gently infectious "As Ugly As I Seem" and the distortion-drenched "The Denial Twist" are forceful reminders that the Stripes' artistic bent may be minimalist, but its musical ambitions are anything but. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Not bad, but inessential........2007-03-12

If you're new to the White Stripes, don't get this album. Get one of the five LP's, which are all incredible. This is more for people who are already fans of the band. I actually don't care a whole great deal for the cover of Tegan & Sara's hit "Walking with a Ghost," but it's alright. Actually, I liked the live tracks more. Even so, while they are all amazing Stripes songs, it is more like something intended for fans than anything else. I don't really think they're newer releases will be a template from this.

On the other hand, a new album, "Icky Thump" is coming out in awhile. We'll see how that one turns out.

Great Holdover.......2006-03-20

The title track is great and the live cuts are classic White Stripes. Its a great buy to hold over until the next album comes out. See also "Under the Blackpool Lights" DVD.

Walking with the ghost.......2006-03-06

Unsurprisingly, a new White Stripes album is going to overshadow a small live/cover EP like "Walking With A Ghost + 4 Live Tracks." But this little collection is worth checking out anyway,

It opens with a cover of indiepop sisters Tegan & Sara's "Walking With A Ghost," now White-Striped. This version is much hard-rockier and more angular, with jabs of rough guitar and wails from Jack White. Where Tegan and Sara sounded mildly perturbed by their "walking with a ghost," Jack sounds on the edge of breaking down completely. Steady there.

And, this having "+ 4 Live Tracks," we're then treated to some fairly good, low-key renditions of White Stripes tunes: a mellow version of "The Same Boy You've Always Known," where you can hear cheers and handclaps from the audience, the mournful "As Ugly As I Seem."

After the sorrowful pair of songs, we finally get some rockin'. Jack and Meg smash through the tune of "The Denial Twist," with snarly singing and lots of rough drums'n'bass. And after a hearty round of applause from the audience, they launch into the roaring bass of "Screwdriver."

Wedged in the midle of the last song is "Passive Manipulation," a solo where Meg sings, "Women, listen to your mothers/don't succumb to the wishes of your brothers..." Then Jack lets rip for one grand finale, a blast of raw vocals and equally raw instrumentation.

Well, the White Stripes know how to make their odds and ends worth the money -- smashing together a quirky cover with their live performance. While the cover is good -- not as enticing as the original, admittedly -- the live performance is what really rocks.

At first, things don't seem to be too energetic. Jack sounds very depressed, and only acoustic guitar and a few drums break through. But after a couple of very low-key songs, Meg and Jack start giving it their all. The result is absolutely electric -- kinetic music, ripping singing, and to judge from the applause, the audience loved it.

There's a muddy edge to the music, like many live performances, and it's a credit that their musical skills that the White Stripes can make this EP a good addition to any fan's collection. And yes, the cover is nice too.

great stuff, especially for collectors.......2006-02-23

The live stuff on here is great, I can never hear enough versions of "Screwdriver".

The title track, a cover of a Tegan & Sara song, is great too. It actually served as a springboard for me to check out the original band, of whom I am now a big fan.

If you have the entire collection, then you will want to add this one.......2006-02-01

The cover song was not what I expected, but then I had never heard the other version until recently. I like the Stripes version better. It's enjoyable.

International Music:

1. Arabian Masters
2. Ardiente
3. Azucar Moreno [Import]
4. Baby, Ich Schiess Dir [Import]
5. Ballo è bello 2000
6. Belly Dance: Music for an Oriental Dance
7. Big When Far Small When Close [Import]
8. Bravo A Maurice Fanon [Import]
9. Cacula [Import]
10. Cafe Rembetika: Birth of Greek Blues [Import]

International Music

International Music