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Product Description
Debut 2005 Studio Album from Young French Pop Singer.

Play,Ginie Line,Universal,World Music

Average customer rating: Confused About One Thing- Love The Album!! Great pop! This girl kicks booty! Excellent in parts, but a little too much filler, amongst other things. Our darling Aqua girl has grown up .... beautifully.

Play With Me Lene Manufacturer: Umvd Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Aquarius Aquarium Greatest Hits Stronger Rain ASIN: B0000ARLE1 Release Date: 2003-10-13

Tracks:

1. Virgin Superstar
2. Pretty Young Thing
3. It's Your Duty
4. Play With Me
5. Bad Coffee Day
6. Here We Go
7. Bite You
8. Up in Smoke
9. We Wanna Party
10. Pants Up
11. Surprise
12. Scream

Album Description

2003 solo album from the vocalist for multi-platinum recording act Aqua, best known for the hit 'Barbie Girl'. 12 tracks. Polydor.

Album Details

Debut Solo Release from the Aqua Vocalist.

Customer Reviews:

Confused About One Thing- Love The Album!!.......2007-04-02

Something About Her Is So "Wind It Up"/"Holla Back Girl"/Gwen Stefani-ish. Anyway, My Question Is About The Song "Here We Go". Thats The "Totally Spies Theme Song" So Who Actually Wrote The Song And Where Does It Come From?...I Don't Get It...Why Did She Re-do A Cartoon Theme Song...Love It To Death, I Just Wanna Know If Im The Only One Who Noticed That

Great pop!.......2006-12-22

While it is sad to see Aqua go, Lene looks to have a promising career if she makes a follow-up to Play With Me that is anywhere close to as good.

Her voice isn't squeaky and "Barbie"ish anymore. She seems to have found her sex, and she uses it to the best of her ability on songs like "Play With Me",
"It's Your Duty", and "Bite You".

She also takes a stab at Stella Soleil's "Pretty Young Thing" which works fairly well. I believe it's her voice that makes this possible. She also originated the track "Here We Go", that Girls Aloud would later cover on their album What Will The Neighbours Say?

Her standout tracks, though, are "Virgin Superstar" and "Bad Coffee Day". I believe both songs fully represent what this woman is capable of, and I strongly believe she has a great future in music IF she can continue putting out material of this caliber.

This girl kicks booty!.......2006-08-02

This record is definitely heavier than the bubble-gum pop of Aqua. However, it's still packed with catchy tunes and dancable beats. It's all good -- you can't go wrong. My favorite is "It's Your Duty" but you're sure to find your own.

Excellent in parts, but a little too much filler, amongst other things........2006-03-13

I was rather suprised to trip over this CD and find out the lead Aqua vocalist broke out in 2003. Those expecting cover-to-cover good a la Aqua's "Aquarium" are going to be dissapointed, because some tracks are definitely filler. But like so many pop acts, Lene nailed a select few songs that will burrow their way into your skull. "It's your duty" stands out as the single of course. "Bite You" also works well, and "Up in Smoke" is similarly infectious, though some might dig deeper into the lyrics, realize Lene is harping on pot smokers, and move on.

Strange subjects is a good way to peg down some of the other reasons why this album isn't a 5-star affair. Lene seems to have caught "break-out fever", the sudden rush of independence causing her to stretch her boundaries a little too much and come off a little haphazard as a result. With a little more coaxing and guiding from producers, Lene probably could've grumpily put out a much better album at the expense of a bit of her pride...but unfortunately, sometimes artists get caught up in politics and don't realize it's about the music in the end.

Regardless of the flaws inherent in this album, if you like catchy eurodance-ish tracks and find this used for cheap like I did, you might enjoy it. But those who pay full album price may find themselves with a bit of buyer's remorse.

Our darling Aqua girl has grown up .... beautifully........2005-09-11

I bought Lene's solo album based on how much I loved her work with the wonderful (and disappointingly short-lived) pop band Aqua, and I was completely blown away by this album. While she was in Aqua, Lene's vocals were nearly overshadowed by the synth-beats and cute lyrics (not to mention having to compete with Rene! :)), but on Play With Me, Lene's vocal range absolutely shines.

Certain songs definitely stand out - "It's Your Duty" is a very fun and playful ode to - what else? - shaking your booty! The clever, sinfully wonderful lyrics on "Bite You" are very-well enhanced by the sing-songy, almost-childlike chorus - it's odd to hear such dirty lyrics sung in such an innocent voice, but the song works very well. And of course, the range that Lene displays throughout "Scream" is very impressive - we all know that Lene is very good at the high-pitched squeaks and squeals so famously displayed in Aqua's songs, but who knew she could also make her voice so low and sultry? I was definitely impressed. Other strong, upbeat tracks are "Virgin Superstar," "Surprise" and the title track, "Play With Me."

There are a few weak tracks - "We Wanna Party" and "Pants Up" spring to mind immediately, as they seem to be nothing more than mildly enjoyable filler songs, but the rest of the album is as strong, sexy and sassy as Lene herself :)

All-in-all, this album is a must-buy for any Aqua fan, or anyone who's a fan of playful pop tunes.

Average customer rating: Not great Mate in Sweden! Not that good An ok album. If you like "Chess: the Musical", you need this CD

Chess In Concert (1994 Swedish Concert Cast) Bjorn Ulvaeus , and Tim Rice Manufacturer: Import [Generic] ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Musical Theater | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Broadway & Vocalists | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Chess Kristina Fran Duvemala (1996 Swedish Cast) Chess (1988 Original Broadway Cast) Evita (2006 London Cast) A Little Night Music ASIN: B000006XK8 Release Date: 1996-07-15

Tracks:

1. Merano - Anders Glenmark,
2. Russian and Molokov/Where I Want to Be - Tommy Korberg,
3. Opening Ceremony - Chorus
4. Quartet (A Model of Decorum and Tranquility) - Karin Glenmark, Tommy Korberg, ,
5. American and Florence/Nobody's Side - Anders Glenmark, Karin Glenmark, Chorus
6. Chess - Chess
7. Mountain Duet - Karin Glenmark, Tommy Korberg
8. Florence Quits - Anders Glenmark, Karin Glenmark
9. Someone Else's Story - Karin Glenmark
10. Embassy Lament - Tommy Korberg
11. Bangkok/One Night in Bangkok - Anders Glenmark, Chorus

Tracks:

1. Anthem - Tommy Korberg
2. Soviet Machine
3. Heaven Help My Heart - Lena Ericsson
4. Argument - Karin Glenmark, Tommy Korberg
5. I Know Him So Well - Lena Ericsson, Karin Glenmark
6. Deal (No Deal) - Anders Glenmark, Karin Glenmark, Tommy Korberg,
7. Pity the Child - Anders Glenmark
8. Endgame - Lena Ericsson, Anders Glenmark, Karin Glenmark, Tommy Korberg, , Chorus
9. Epilogue: You and I/The Story of Chess - Benny Andersson, Tim Rice,

Album Details

The Musical by Benny and Bjorn (Abba) in Collaboration with Tim Rice was Performed by the Gothenburg Orchestra and Chorus Conducted by Anders Eljas plus Principals Karin Glenmark, Tommy Korberg, Anders Glemark, Lena Ericsson and Johan Schinker and Recorded Live at Eriksberghallen in Gothenburg, Sweden in August 1994.

Customer Reviews:

Not great.......2007-03-29

I can't give it less than 3 stars because I love the musical. However, this recording is less than spectacular. It sounds like it was recorded by some guy in the audience with a mono tape recorder. I was disappointed in the leads, also. They're trying to hard to sound like rock stars, which makes them sound rather cheesy. There are good moments, but if you're new to "Chess," go with the original concept album. You can't beat Elaine Paige and Murray Head.

Mate in Sweden!.......2007-02-07

Cold War Chess Championships came and went with the demise of the Soviet Union, as did the staging of Chess The Musical. This is to be regretted since musically and lyrically it is by far the best work from Abba duo Andersson and Ulvaeus, aided amply by Tim Rice. Oddly relatively unknown in Scandinavian, this concert performance, now well over ten years old, helped bridge the gap. It also managed to bring to the attention of producers that concert productions of this piece are perhaps the best way of bringing Chess to life in the post Cold War climate of the twenty-first century, and in particular relegating the old East West rivalry to the wings while focusing on the relationships-especially that of Florence and the Russian. Indeed they get all the best songs with the climatic finale You and I (reprise) making the hairs stand on the back of ones neck. The performance throughout are accomplished and enthusiastic, and the live performance and crowd responses add to the drama unfolding 'on stage'. One can only hope that Chess will remain in the consciousness of audiences and actors, producers and directors, as this CD is a perfect advertisement for a night of Chess at the theatre or concert hall

Not that good.......2006-04-05

Contains the extra songs not found in the "studio release" (with Ms. Paige etc.). However, the quality is poor and even the artists are no match to the ones in the studio recording. However, a must for Chess-aficionados.

An ok album........2003-07-02

I now own all the five major (legal) recordings of Chess; Original Concept, Broadway Cast, In Concert, "Danish" Complete Cast and Swedish cast.

All of these have their strenght and weaknesses, but as for completeness, one have to go for the Swedish or Danish recordings. As it is, I dislike the Swedish one, and the Danish is hard to get. That makes this Concert Recording the most complete of the remaining Chesses, but not necessarily the best sung.

I would not have bought this if it was not because I found it in a second hand cd store at a very low price. If you have the Danish album, you don't need it.

If you are a Chess virgin and cannot find the Danish album, chose this for near completeness or the Original Concept Album for best cast.

Avoid the Broadway Cast (extremely incomplete, though well sung) and the Swedish Cast (kind of complete, but otherwise weird and lacking the Chess spirit) if you don't happen to be a total Chess nut.

If you like "Chess: the Musical", you need this CD.......2002-06-28

I have owned, and have been a huge fan of, the original London cast recording of Chess since 1985. I love the mix of classical and rock stylings, and I'm also a major fan of practically anything that Benny and Bjorn turn out. However, I approached this album with some reservations. I know the original album of Chess backwards and forwards, so I was a little skeptical as to how a "live" version would compare to the studio version. I needn't have worried. For the most part, this is an absolutely incredible concert, with only one or two weak spots. It boasts an excellent cast, and a wonderful choir and orchestra. Of the main characters, there is only one returning member from the London concept album; Tommy Korberg reprises his role as the Russian, but my gosh........what a difference a decade makes! He was excellent the first time around, but now, Tommy injects his performance with so much fire, it will make your hair stand on end. The showstopping duet with Svetlana (Lena Ericsson)on "Endgame" is worth the price, alone.......just breathtaking. Not everything works equally as well, but as I said above, there are more "hits" than "misses". Having been a fan of the duo, "Gemini", (Anders and Karin Glenmark), I was thrilled to see them step into the spotlight again, this time as the American and Florence, respectively. I was, however, a little disappointed to discover that Anders' performance is not quite up there with Murray Head's in the original. Anders has the better voice, no doubt, but the conviction is just not the same; Murray was more convincing in the role, and I agree with another reviewer who said they didn't like Anders' histrionics. It's a bit "over the top" at times. As for Karin, she is a fabulous singer, (as is her brother.....don't get me wrong on that point....). My only problem with her is her pronunciation on a few words, but seeing how this CD was recorded in Sweden, released on a Swedish label, and probably really isn't intended for an American market, it's kind of understandable too. A couple of good things to point out in general; this CD finally adds two songs that were missing from the original recording; the gorgeous "Someone Else's Story", (beautifully performed by Karin Glenmark), and "The Soviet Machine", (part of which appears in the track "Opening Ceremony"). The reprise of "Merano" is a great addition at the end of the concert, with an ecstatic audience clapping along and cheering at it's conclusion. All in all, this is a great addition to your collection, even if you have the first recording. With variations in tempos, different interpretations of pieces, and two bonus songs, it's the same musical, and yet, not quite the same.

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The Nashville Brass Play the Nashville Sound Danny Davis & the Nashville Brass Manufacturer: Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Nashville Sound | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Best of Danny Davis & the Nashville Brass The Best of Boots Randolph Boots Randolph - Greatest Hits [Monument] South Of The Border Whipped Cream & Other Delights (40th Anniversary Edition) ASIN: B0001CKRCS Release Date: 2004-04-06

Tracks:

1. Mule Skinner Blues
2. Let It Be Me
3. On The Rebound
4. I Fall To Pieces
5. I Saw The Light
6. I've Got A New Heartache
7. The Middle Of The Road
8. Maiden's Prayer
9. Mountain Dew
10. Here Comes My Baby Back Again
11. Jambalaya (On The Bayou)

Average customer rating:

Shannon (Let the Music Play) 15 Track Import SHANNON ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000QRH7M6

Product Description

1. Let The Music Play 2. Sweet Somebody 3. Someone Waiting Home 4. Give Me Tonight 5. My Heart's Divided 6. It's You 7. One Man 8. Let The Music Play (Re-mix) 9. Sweet Somebody (Extended) 10. Give me tonight (7 inch) 11. Let the music play (12 inch) 12. My heart's divided 13. Sweet somebody (Dub) 14. Give me tonigtht (Dub) 15. Let the music play (Dub)

Average customer rating: Gabby at her deeply thoughtful and soulful best Her Strongest Album Yet

Play to Win Gabrielle Manufacturer: Umvd Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music R&B | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Dreams Can Come True: Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 WIDE Rise Gabrielle Find Your Way ASIN: B00025ETS2 Release Date: 2004-05-31

Tracks:

1. Ten Years Time
2. Sometimes
3. Stay the Same
4. You Used to Love Me
5. No Big Deal
6. Latchkey Kid
7. Fallen Angel
8. Give and Take
9. War of Two Minds
10. Picking Up the Pieces
11. Tumbling Down

Customer Reviews:

Gabby at her deeply thoughtful and soulful best.......2005-08-03

This album is a treat from start to finish. Gabrielle has always told great stories through her song lyrics and this album continues the trend, only the songs have become even more touching and deeply personal.

From "Ten Years Time" where she asks someone to ponder their situation in life to the triumphant "Play To Win" (probably her finest song ever) where she pleads with someone to stay determined and hopeful in spite of life complications, and the poignant "Fallen Angel" where she tries to help someone shake their demons to see their potential and validity in life, Gabrielle does not hold back on this record.

Her voice sounds incredible throughout and the musical arrangements could induce tears of joy from the beautiful sounds they create. Although this album is definitely more low key than her past releases, this is likely a reflection of where Gabrielle was in her life when writing and recording the album (fresh off a highly successful third album and Greatest Hits album and tour) and wanting to take things down a notch. Some stunning downtempo moments include the introspective "Sometimes" (which also features in Bridget Jones 2: The Edge of Reason) as well as the heartbreaking "You Used To Love Me", the affirmative "No Big Deal" and the compelling "Tumbling Down" which addresses peace conflict in the world.

The album also has tinges of country throughout, and several uptempo moments including the Cure-sounding "Stay the Same" (also a bit of a testament to Gabrielle's commitment to quality music) and the glorious hidden track "Letting Go" (also the bside to the Stay the Same single).

This album is indeed a win and will touch your heart for years to come, as will any item within Gabrielle's stunning back catalogue.

Her Strongest Album Yet.......2004-11-03

Though she made a small blip on the pop radar stateside in the early '90s with "Dreams", that's was pretty much the last heard from Gabrielle around these parts, despite releasing two additional albums(yes, here in the states), and remaining rather significant in her native UK. PLAY TO WIN pretty much continues in the vein of her previous RISE, with alot of the tracks framed by acoustic guitars and instruments that wouldn't sound out of place on a country record("You Used To Love Me" springs to mind). Musically, the set is probably her strongest to date as far as quality goes--first single "Stay The Same", as well as "Sometimes", "Fallen Angel", and "No Big Deal" all match any of her previous bests("Dreams", "Sunshine"). Granted, the singer's continued low-key approach isn't going to set your stereo speakers on fire, but it's nonetheless comforting to know that some things don't, and probably never will, change.

Average customer rating: Purchase Error Amazing

Mamma Mia! Original Cast Recording Manufacturer: Umvd Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Musical Theater | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mamma Mia! The Musical Based on the Songs of ABBA: A Decca Broadway Original Cast Recording (1999 London Cast) Mamma Mia Mamma Mia Mamma Mia! 5th Anniversary Edition Rent (1996 Original Broadway Cast) ASIN: B000295V4E Release Date: 2004-08-23

Tracks:

1. Prologue/Mich Tr Mein Traum (I Have a Dream)
2. Honey, Honey
3. Money, Money, Money
4. Danke F Lieder (Thank You for the Music)
5. Mamma Mia
6. Chiquitita
7. Dancing Queen
8. Leg Dein Herz an Eine Leine (Lay All Your Love on Me)
9. Super Trouper
10. Gib Mir, Gib Mir, Gib Mir! (Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!)
11. Was Ist das F Spiel? (The Name of the Game)
12. Voulez-Vous
13. Entr'acte
14. Unter Beschuss (Under Attack)
15. Einer Von Uns (One of Us)
16. S.O.S.
17. Wenn das Mami WDoes Your Mother Know)
18. Ich Bin Ich, Du Bist Du (Knowing Me, Knowing You)
19. Unser Sommer (Our Last Summer)
20. Durch Meine Finger Rinnt Die Zeit (Slipping Through My Fingers)
21. Der Sieger Hat Die Wahl (The Winner Takes It All)
22. Komm und Wag's Mit Mir (Take a Chance on Me)
23. Ich Will, Ich Will, Ich Will, Ich Will, Ich Will (I Do, I Do, I ...)
24. Mich Tr Mein Traum (I Have a Dream)

Album Details

The Original German Cast Recording of the International Hit Musical that was Derived from the Pop Band's Vast Catalog of Hit Songs and Collected Into a Satisfying Work for the Theatre.

Customer Reviews:

Purchase Error.......2007-02-08

I was surprised that this production was in German. Should have read the description more carefully. My bad. But, since I love Abba's music, even in German, it's a keeper.

Amazing.......2004-10-31

I highly reccomened this cd to you. It is excellent listening to it just after watching the actual musical in toronto. ( this is a good price too!!)
I dont only recommend you buy this album i also recommend you go and see the actual musical in toronto. The cast are amazing.
I highly and defineltely recommend this to you.
11 out of 10!!

Average customer rating: Excellent Re-Release

Best of Play Bach Jacques Loussier Manufacturer: Umvd Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00004TK87 Release Date: 1985-06-28

Tracks:

1. Air On The G String
2. Siciliano In G Minor
3. Toccata & Fugue In D Minor
4. Prelude No. 1
5. Prelude No. 2
6. Chorale - Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
7. Italian Concerto (Allegro)
8. Italian Concerto (Adagio)
9. Italian Concerto (Presto)
10. Chorale No. 1 (Sleepers Wake)
11. Chromatic Fantasy
12. D Minor Concerto (Allegro Risoluto)
13. D Minor Concerto (Adagio)
14. D Minor Concerto (Allegro Moderato)

Album Details

Anthology of the Jazz Inflected Recordings of Loussier's Play Bach Trio, Taken from the Series of Albums that Loussier Released in the 1960's and 70's.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent Re-Release.......2007-02-03

I have the original 1985 U.S. release of this title--Chrysalis (Start Records, Ltd.)--purchased when I was 17 years old after I saw his televised performance on PBS. This CD marked my second exposure to the Trio, both of which compelled me to collect LP and CD copies of the early Decca releases (original Trio disbanded 1973) and all of the more recent CDs. Of all, I feel that this is the best introduction to his body of work.

Contrary to the "official" Amazon review, this is not a mere compilation of older performances and recordings. This is no 'best of . . .' rehash for quick record company profits. Rather, these are fresh takes on material the original Trio performed, and the first this current trio recorded together. Comparing these to the earlier period, this December 1984 performance finds the playing not only technically superior, but also more rich, dynamic, and mature in feeling. Nowhere is this more evident than in Toccata and Fugue in D Minor and the two Concertos, where quiet passages are played with delicacy and respect, and strong ones played with pure thunder.

I prefer this 'middle period trio' to the more invasive and experimental explorations (sometimes verging on garish) of the early trio, and again prefer it to the later trio (same personnel), where the jazz explorations and improvisations have taken the backseat, becoming mere stylings at times.

The flaws (though not catastrophic by any means) lie in the engineering and recording: too much long delay reverb, and the shimmer of the cymbals and triangle are lessened by the early 16-bit digital recording. Four of five stars here.

The CD's high points (for me):

"Toccata & Fugue": like I said, delicacy, intensity, and thunder!

"Chorale: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" begins with a wonderful counterpoint between piano and bass.

"Italian Concerto": Listen for the swing stylings in the Allegro. In the Adagio, from about two minutes in to the final thematic statement, Loussier maintains the statement of the melody progression with his left hand and uses his right for free impovistation inside it--Modern Jazz heaven! Same goes for the Presto, though now it feels like a all-out blowing session.

"Chromatic Fantasy": given the walking blues beat treatment (of sorts, obviously not a blues)

"D Minor Concerto": In the improvisation passages, I'm reminded of Bill Evans Trio. Arpino's mastery, though evident throughout, is showcased here in the Allegro risoluto. After listening to this closely, re-listen to the entire album again and focus in on his usage of cymbals and the triangle (and also his spare usage of the skins). Arpino's interpretations place him in high company--with great drummers such as Gene Krupa, Shelley Manne, and Joe Morello--all of whom show the rare ability reach beyond the beat, get out of the rhythm section and interpret the melody. Nice little splash of the keys by Loussier at the end.

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Play Play Rita Marley Manufacturer: Umvd Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sunshine After The Rain ASIN: B0002DSUFC Release Date: 2004-08-17

Tracks:

1. Play Play - Rita Marley,
2. Bring It Up - The Soulettes
3. Lonley Girl - Rita Marley,
4. This World
5. Why - Rita Marley, The Soulettes
6. Give Her Love - Rita Marley,
7. My Desire - The Soulettes
8. Give Me a Ticket - Rita Marley,
9. When the Festival Is Over - Rita Marley
10. Friends & Lovers Forever - Rita Marley, The Soulettes
11. Let It Be - Rita Marley, The Soulettes
12. I've Been Lonley - Rita Marley, The Soulettes
13. Rainbow Island - Rita Marley
14. Sylvia's Mother - Rita Marley, The Soulettes
15. I Do - Rita Marley, The Soulettes
16. Put Your Hand in the Hand - Rita Marley

Average customer rating: Just get on with it and PLAY it Not what this song deserves Awesome mixes of an awesome song! This Disc is what a CD Single was meant to be--AWESOME wow !

Play Jennifer Lopez Manufacturer: Sbme Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music Latin Music | Imports | Stores | Music R&B | Imports | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: I'm Gonna Be Alright/Alive Stronger U & Ur Hand ASIN: B00005B7V1 Release Date: 2001-05-08

Tracks:

1. Play [Radio Edit]
2. Play [Full Intention Mix][Version]
3. Play [Artful Dodger Mix]
4. Play [Thunderpuss Club Mix]
5. Love Don't Cost a Thing [Main Rap #1] - Jennifer Lopez, Diddy, Diddy

Album Description

The second single from the hit singer/actress' chart-topping & platinum sophomore outing 'J. Lo'. No U.S. release is scheduled & this Aussie import features four mixes of the tune plus a mix of the album's first hit, the top three 'Love Don't Cost A Thing', featuring her ex-beau Puffy (aka P-Diddy)! Tracks, 'Play' (Radio Edit, Full Intention Mix-Radio Version, Artful Dodger-Main Mix Radio, Thunderpuss Club Mix) & a remix of her previous hit 'Love Don't Cost A Thing' (Main Rap #1 feat. Puffy). 2001 release. Slimline jewel case.

Album Details

The Second Single from her 2000 Record 'j-lo'. 'play' is Heavier on the Funk Tip and Includes an Exclusive Thunderpuss Club Remix. Also Includes a Version of the Previous Single 'love Don't Cost a Thing' that features the Rapping Skills of Former Beau Sean Combs, who is Now Known as P. Diddy.

Customer Reviews:

Just get on with it and PLAY it .......2005-02-20

Quite fabulously the best ever Jennifer Lopez single ever to be released. It sounds a little like her newest effort 'Get Right' --- CHARTED TOMORROW --- but this is slightly better. This is the second CD single of her hit 'Play' from Australia. I have both versions, CD 1 includes mixes from Rudia Sylvia, Full Intention (Full 12" Remix) & Artful Dodger (same remix as on here) plus HQ2 & Full Intention remixes of 'Love Don't Cost A Thing.' I'm not sure which I like better, they are both good but these are the tracks for this CD:

01 Play (Radio Edit) (3.18)
02 Play (Full Intention Remix -- Radio Edit) (3.19)
03 Play (Artful Dodger Main Remix) (4.37)
04 Play (Thunderpuss Club Remix) (8.20)
05 Love Don't Cost A Thing (Main Rap #1 feat. Puffy) (3.36)

The first 4 tracks for Play flow very nicely. The radio edit is like the album version the part took out is the 'swearing' part (Now Mr. DJ, I've asked you three times, play my mother****** song). Track 2 is a more laid back remix but very nice. To hear the full mix turn to the Aussie CD part 1! (This is part 2) Track 3 is also on the 'other' Aussie CD but I enjoy it! It sounds very much like Artful Dodger's music! Track 4 is the treat. People either love or hate it - for the amount of techno in the mix -- but in this case, everyone seems to love it and praise it -- and so do I! Track 5 is 'Love Don't Cost A Thing.' The Main Rap #1 feat. Puffy is rather pleasant. Everyone seems to hate it but it's alright.

Overall Score - 10/10

Not what this song deserves.......2003-06-01

I really like JLo, I'm a huge fan of hers. I own her debut album, remix album, This is Me..Then and JLo. I also own three of her singles-this, Let's Get Loud and I'm Gonna Be Alright. But I must say that Play- a totally awesome and rockin' song- did not get the remixes it deserved on this CD. As I have the clean version of JLO, the radio edit is new to me, and the fifth track is really good, Love Don't Cost a Thing with Puffy. The only decent remix of "Play" on here-the Full Intention Radio Edit. #3 is a disappointment, and #4, while having a nice beat, is simply too long. All in all, I like this CD, but more stunning remixes could have been featured. My fave remix is the SAck International Remix, which can be found on the album Jo to the LO! the Remixes.

Awesome mixes of an awesome song!.......2001-09-06

This great dance song is made even better by the remixes on this CD. The Full Intention Mix throws a little bit of a disco spin on the track, while the Artful Dodger Mix is the sort of song you might hear on Madonna's "Music." But by far the best track is the Thunderpuss remix. You can't go wrong with Thunderpuss!! The tempo is sped up somewhat and is a blast to sing along with, and of course has all the crescendos that a good dance mix needs. The last remix of "Love Don't Cost a Thing" takes a little getting used to, but even with Puff Daddy, it's a pretty good remix. But this single is worth the money for the Thunderpuss remix alone!! If you like remixes, then you should definitely buy it!

This Disc is what a CD Single was meant to be--AWESOME.......2001-08-16

Sometimes it's frustrating to buy a CD-Single if it only has 3 tracks, the original and two mediocre remixes. This single does not fit into that category. It's got 5 full-length tracks as follows:

#1 - Radio Edit (3:18) - I love this edit because all they really did was cut the profanity out (thank you, it doesn't need to be in there Jennifer). The song length was only cut by 14 seconds.

#2 - Full Intention Mix/Radio Version (3:18) - This is an awesome club mix that gives the song a 70's disco/funk feel. I could totally picture Cameron Diaz dancing to this mix in "Charlie's Angels." It would have fit perfectly. The beat is sped up to 140 beats per minute (as opposed to 115 in the original).

#3 - Artful Dodger Mix/Main Mix Radio (4:35) - Another really good club mix with more of a hip-hop feel to it. It does a good job mixing the vocals from "Play" with a melody line from "Love Don't Cost A Thing" and a steady, dance drum beat. There is also a little synthesizer mixed in that sounds a little bit out of place (sounds like something from Yaz or Gary Neuman from the 80's), but it doesn't bug too much.

#4 - Thunderpuss Club Mix (8:20) - This is a pretty good techno-style club mix. I don't like it as much as the others, but that might be because I get tired of the techno sound sometimes.

#5 - Love Don't Cost A Thing (Main Rap #1 Featuring Puffy) (3:35) - This is a VERY cool hip-hop style mix with a rap (~20 seconds) from Puffy/P-Diddy. I like it more than the original.

I would rate song numbers 1,2,5 with 5 stars out of 5. #3 would get 4 stars, and #4 would get 3.5. If you want to get one of J-Lo's CD singles, this is the one to get. I've got two others (Feelin So Good & Ain't It Funny), but this one is the best. "Ain't It Funny" would be a better purchase if you like her Latin stuff a lot. But this one is great if you like the original album version of "Play."

wow !.......2001-08-14

This is definitely one of Jennifer's interesting singles, and the Thunderpuss remix ROCKS... and almost improves on the original single.

Average customer rating: weak voices LLOYD WEBBER'S BEST OF IN A SINGLE DISC Webber's best

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Tracks:

1. Superstar - Murray Head, Trinidad Singers
2. I Don't Know How to Love Him - Yvonne Elliman
3. Don't Cry for Me Argentina - Julie Covington
4. Oh What a Circus - David Essex
5. Take That Look Off Your Face - Marti Webb
6. Memory - Elaine Paige
7. Pie Jesu - Sarah Brightman, Paul Miles-Kingston
8. Phantom of the Opera - Sarah Brightman, Steve Harley
9. All I Asky of You - Sarah Brightman, Cliff Richard
10. Music of the Night - Michael Crawford
11. Love Changes Everything - Michael Ball
12. Any Dream Will Do - Jason Donovan
13. Amigos Para Siempre (Friends for Life) - Sarah Brightman, Josarreras
14. Perfect Year - Dina Carroll
15. As If We Never Said Goodbye - Barbra Streisand
16. You Must Love Me - Madonna
17. Whistle Down the Wind - Tina Arena
18. No Matter What - Boyzone

Customer Reviews:

weak voices.......2006-01-21

I don,t need to write a book to tell you about this disc.I will leave that to the ones that write as if they are getting paid by the word.
Dont waste your money on this cd. There are a lot of singers on this cd. that dont have the voices and the range and richness to be singing this music. buy one with the best of the singers who sang in the stage productions.

LLOYD WEBBER'S BEST OF IN A SINGLE DISC.......2005-01-07

There are numerous compilations out on the market full of Lloyd Webber's music. As most people know, Lloyd Webber is the most successful musical composer of all time and many of his songs became standards not only in the theatre history, but also as tops on the charts. This is the compilation Lloyd Webber personally supervised and it is the best thing to have if you can't afford his five-CD compilation called "Now and forever", which was selected and supervised by him as well. You should bear in mind, however, that there are two compilations called Gold out there: This one is for the British and the European market. There is another one, issued later and digitally remastered, aimed at the American buyers and although some songs are repeated on both of them, they contain different songs or the same songs sung by different artists. Therefore you should check your favourites and buy accordingly, or, if you can, buy them both.

So here are my thoughts about the tracks in this one:

1. "Superstar" and "I don't know how to love him" are both from the concept album of "Jesus Christ Superstar". They sound wonderful as ever.

2. "Don't cry for me Argentina" is beautifully performed by Julie Covington, who was Evita at the 1976 concept album. She sounds like Madonna, only much better and the London philharmonics are the best orchestra ever used in this song. David Essex sings "Oh what a circus" with a strong voice, in my view, much better than Mandy Patinkin.

3. From "Tell me on a Sunday" we have "Take that look of your face" sung by Marti Webb. This studio version blends perfectly Marti's voice and the strong back vocals.

4."Memory" from "Cats" is probably the most famous of all Webber's songs, recorded by numerous artists. The one here is from the London cast recording, sung by Elaine Paige. I love Elaine's version very much, but this one is not the definite one. Her best rendition of this song, with the much matured voice, can be heard in "Cats" DVD or in her latest two-disc compilation, "Centre stage: The very best of Elaine Paige", issued in May 2004.

5. "Pie Jesu" is the best known song from Webber's "Requiem". Sarah Brightman is joined by a young boy soprano Paul Miles-Kingston in this solemn deliverance. Very pretty.

6. "The Phantom of the Opera" is represented by three songs in their single versions. In the song of the same title, we have Sarah Brightman and Steve Harley sounding very appropriate, although my favourite will always be the one with Sarah and Michael Crawford, which can be found on the American version of this compilation. Cliff Richard and Sarah sing the lovely ballad "All I ask of you" with passion, and Cliff has a wonderful warmth in his voice. Finally, Michael Crawford gives his unique and mesmerising interpretation in "The music of the night".

7. "Aspects of love" boast here with its top song, "Love changes everything", performed wonderfully by Michael Ball. It was his #1 hit and is probably one of the most beautiful love anthems ever written.

8. "The Joseph and his amazing Technicolor dreamcoat" was Webber's first musical and the signature song "Any dream will do" is performed here by Jason Donovan with a youthful warmness. Wonderful pop piece.

9. For the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, Webber wrote, together with his long-time lyricist Don Black, this next song, "Amigos para siempre or Friends for life". It's a nice duet between Sarah Brightman and Jose Carreras, their voices are a perfect fit. The melody itself is neat, especially when the orchestra takes the lead.

10. "Sunset Boulevard" is marked here with two songs. Barbra Streisand's powerful voice shines all the way through in "As if we never said goodbye"; it's a shame she never played Norma Desmond on Broadway, since Patti LuPone wasn't allowed to take her Norma to New York, and Glenn Close butchered the role. "The perfect year" is here in its single version, sung splendidly by Dina Carroll, and it sounds much better with this orchestration than in the show on stage.

11. As we approach the end, we have an Academy Award winner, that is, "You must love me" with Madonna, from the 1996 movie version of "Evita". This is another wonderful ballad with the haunting cello and piano solo. It just proves that Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice were the best collaborators. They really should do another musical together.

12. The last two songs are from "Whistle down the wind". The first song has the same title and it's a pop single performed by Tina Arena. She has a really strong voice and the drums and guitars here are a well made combination. Boyzone's "No matter what" was a huge pop hit in the charts. Again, we have a song with the suitable orchestrations and vocals.

All in all, this CD is a must have for all the Webber fans. It works well as the background music or on the headphones. The booklet contains some pictures and an introductory text. The sound quality is excellent. Every song here really is a pure gold.

Webber's best.......2002-07-05

This CD is subtitled "The Definitive Hit Singles Collection." And that it is. Eighteen tracks include the best known Webber hits. Julie Covington does "Don't Cry for Me, Argentina." If you haven't heard the other side of the Evita story, you need to hear David Essex's "Oh What a Circus," an answer to "Don't Cry . . ." Sarah Brightman and Steve Harley do "The Phantom of the Opera," and Michael Crawford does "The Music of the Night." Barbra Streisand does "As if We Never Said Goodbye," Michael Ball does "Love Changes Everything," Marti Webb does "Take That Look Off Your Face," and Madonna does "You Must Love Me." The rest of the album is not filler; is top notch Webber, truly a collection of hit singles.

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