State of Mind

Track Listings

1. He Set Me Free

2. One Step After Another

3. I Am Here

4. At the Point of Your Need

5. I Will Never Leave You

6. Back to My First Love

7. Way You Love Me

8. If God Is for Us

9. Let Me Tell It

10. Everlasting Love

11. Somebody's Watchin' You

State of Mind, Music, Commissioned, CCM, Gospel, Urban

A State of Mind
Average customer rating:

It's time for George to evolve

A state of horridness

Great Mix, but no Flawless

Light, soft rhythms give way to dark, hard beats

Proving Again Why Acosta's the #1 Trance DJ!

A State of Mind
George Acosta
Manufacturer: Moist Music
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A State of Trance 2007

Anjunabeats, Vol. 5

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Gatecrasher: Christopher Lawrence Live in Moscow

ASIN: B000OZ2CLG
Release Date: 2007-05-15

Tracks:

State Of Mind - Intro
Maor Levi - Reflect
Social - Suicide (Carl B Original Mix)
Emotional Horizons - Autumn (Jon O Bir Remix)
Matt Abbott - Illusions (Static Blue Remix)
Activa presents Mekk - Restless
Tatana meets Tyas - Children2006
Bobina Feat Elles de Graaf - Lighthouse (Sean Tyas Remix)
Sun Decade - "I'm Alone" (Stoneface & Terminal Remix)
Mac & Mac - Ripping Base
Cosmic Gate - Consciousness
George Acosta Vs Mike Shiver - The Apocalypse (Mike Shiver Mix)
Talla 2XLC - Shine (Club Mix)

Tracks:

State Of Mind - Intro
Plastic Angel - Call The Galaxy Taxi (Martin Roth Nu Style Mix)
Armin van Buuren vs Rank 1 feat. Kush - This World Is Watching Me
Dogzilla - Without You (John O Callaghan Remix)
Solar Movement - Under The Sun
Gerry Cueto - Venus (Rework 07)
George Acosta Feat, Sarah Simon - Emotions (2007 Rework)
George Acosta Feat.Truth - Invisible
Cosmic Gate - Analog Feel
Mike Shiver - Morning Drive
Sander van Doorn - Grasshopper
George Acosta Feat Jeff Vylonis - Behind The Wheel
George Acosta feat Truth - War Of Hearts

Album Description

TRANCE, whether you like your Trance melodic and uplifting, or hard and fast, Trance by any definition is here to stay. From the Warehouse Parties of the 90's to Television Commercials in 2007, Trance has become part of the new millennium, part of our lifestyle. And all because of DJs like George Acosta. George proves every time he puts a needle on a record that "Trance", whatever the label, has changed, evolved, become a lifestyle, a culture...as well it should. With over 15 years of experience as a DJ and producer, George has helped change and evolve Trance from an underground movement to massive festival experiences throughout the world. "George Acosta is probably America's most unique DJ and has undoubtedly been a major force in shaping the sound of trance in Miami and beyond" says fellow DJ Dave Ralph. George Acosta is America's representative in the global Trance scene.

George Acosta continues playing some of the biggest clubs and festivals in the world, Berlin's Love Parade, as well as Miami's Ultra Beach Festival and Space Night Club to name a few. And with demand for George reaching a fever pitch, he is producing his new Mix CD, "A State Of Mind" with top American Dance Music label Moist Music. This ambitious Double CD will represent his legendary all night sets, evoking the different emotions and textures of his sets, from epic, string-soothed splendor to searing tech-trance.

Customer Reviews:

It's time for George to evolve.......2007-07-15

I used to love to go see George when I would go to Shadow Lounge and The Mix in Miami 1998 -2000 - every other weekend. But, come on!! PLEASE develop your sound man.. Every one of his CD releases sound almost exactly the same. And the CD I bought of his with the red fingernails all over the cover had some of the worst quality recording I've ever heard on any CD. Terrible digitization and way lousy sound quality (by the way it wasn't just my CD - I read a lot of reviews about the audio problems with that release)

I LOVE trance/Progressive House and I have a long-standing respect for George and his Miami roots, but its high-time that he brings us something new and fresh... and this album ISN'T it.

If you want fresh Trance check out Anjunabeats / Above and Beyond. They have 5 volumes of some incredible Trance.

A state of horridness.......2007-07-05

After reading the reviews of this little gem I decided to buy this from amazon marketplace for around 8 bucks. When I got it in the mail, I was overjoyed and began what I thought was going to set me into a different "State of Mind". Well, to say the least, a state of mind was greatly exaggerated. After getting into the 5th track both CDs began to get really boring. Why you ask? Track selection for one. The tracks in this two set were boring and non-cohesive, meaning they really didn't go well together. To make matters worse, all the tracks were over 6-7 minutes LONG! Thats right, its like you stick a bunch of singles on to a CD and play it through, which makes this 2cd set extremely boring and strained out. In restrospect, much of the other djs stick to 4-5 minute versions and mix pretty well. Not for Mr. Acosta, he plays the tracks practically til the end, then mixes without any melody. If I didn't know this was an album I thought it would have been a recorded mix at a live gig.

To make matters worse, the sound production on this CD is horrendous. I dj myself, and I know a thing or two about sound production. Throughout the entire CD the highs get shrilling HIGH when they are by themselves, but when the bass kicks in, the volume lowers and there is extreme cut-off at the mid-to-high frequency ranges, resulting in some noticeable bass distortion, because there wasn't any bass compression used. As a result, I had to lower the volumn just so I wouldn't get any amplifier cut off on top of the recording cut off distortion.

Recap:

Pros:
-It's george acosta
-The end of CD1 does get kind of good with some high-energy trance, uh, core.

Cons:
-Bass distortion at the recording level, nothing you can do about it.
-Tracks drag on too long, average at 7 minutes, but some as high as 8-9 minutes
-Tracks are played entirely through, from beginning to end, then mixed right at the end, no melody, no key mixing, just beat mixing.
-Track selection is boring on top of the already 8 minute tracks.
-Seems like he made this while doing a gig somewhere rather than spending time on it like AvB or Tiesto does.

If I had to pay more than 8 bucks for this, I probably wouldn't have bought it. Looking back, I think I made a big mistake.

Acosta use to be good, but i think he's falling off the edge, and isn't going with the trance flow. This most likely will be the last album I'll buy from him.

I give it 2 stars because the end of CD1 was kind of good.

Great Mix, but no Flawless.......2007-06-25

While I don't agree with the other reviewers, this is still certainly a must have. This can't come close to the amazing sounds of "Awake" or "Next Level", but it's still a solid offering. As is typically true, Acosta's original tracks are the worst on this mix. Disk one offers a fantastic first 30 minutes of bumping trance, but slows down towards the end. Disk two begins fantastically, slows in the middle, picks up again towards the end, but ultimately falls off with two of Acosta's own mediocre tracks. Still, this is a great buy for any trance fan.

Light, soft rhythms give way to dark, hard beats.......2007-06-19

This mix is, far and away, the BEST from George Acosta yet! Starting with Maor Levi's "Reflect" and ending with Mr. Acosta's own "War of Hearts", this set reels you in, and keeps you moving to the very last beat of the very last second.

Also recommended: "A State of Trance 2007" by Armin van Buuren

Proving Again Why Acosta's the #1 Trance DJ!.......2007-06-06

After his last mix set, "All Rights Reserved," I thought it might be hard to top that one, but Acosta puts out another solid mix set that is just awesome. This one builds up slower than "All Rights Reserved," but starts really pounding with my favorite track of the two CDs Mac & Mac's "Ripping Base." Starting with that track on CD1, he goes right into the harder Trance/Tech Trance material, which is what I love him most for.

Acosta also has more of his own production's on this set..a total of five. My favorite of his tracks being "The Apocalypse" and his inspired remake of Depeche Mode's "Behind the Wheel," which is very well done! Some other tracks I really got into: Talla 2XLC's "Shine," Plastic Angel's "Call the Galaxy Taxi," and Sander van Doom's "Grasshopper," but all tracks are solid on this mix.

"All Rights Reserved" may be his best set overall of his DJ mixes, but all of his releases I have (starting with 2000's "Awake") are amazing! I highly reccommend all of George's releases, but ones I just simply love are: "All Rights Reserved," "Miami" (especially for CD2 my personal favorite Trance CD of any DJ!), "Touched," "AM Edition," and "The Lost World."

If you guys want to hear some more top-notch Trance, then pick up "A State of Mind"...you won't regret it!

Average customer rating:

Simply great!!
One of the best albums of all time
Incredible
Great!
My favorite new CD

State of Mind
Raul Midón
Manufacturer: Manhattan Records
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ASIN: B0007YMUO8
Release Date: 2005-06-07

Tracks:

State Of Mind
If You're Gonna Leave
Keep On Hoping
Mystery Girl
Waited All My Life
Everybody
Expressions Of Love
Sittin' In The Middle (Dedicated To Donny Hathaway)
Suddenly
Never Get Enough
Sunshine
I Would Do Anything
All In Your Mind

Amazon.com

Raul Midon's debut State of Mind is the sort of CD that makes R&B tastemakers twitch with pleasure. These 13 tracks are so supple, round and rich it's safe to say the blind, New Mexico-born, half-Argentinean R&B/jazz artist is a unique hybrid of Donny Hathaway and Stevie Wonder. There has been a lot of speculation as to whether his sightlessness has helped Midon arrive at his Wonder-esque soul and scary-real talent. Weigh in if you want, but don't expect to arrive at any satisfying conclusions. Midon, like Wonder, Hathaway, and Al Jarreau, is the rare artist so clearly delivered to this earth for the sole purpose of making beautiful music. Drawing from pop, reggae, jazz, Afro-Cuban, and flamenco wells, Midon twists together a wonderful genre grab-bag strong enough to rival Seal. Two highlights, on an album full of them, arrive on track seven "Expressions of Love," when Stevie Wonder steps in for a harmonica solo, and on "Keep on Hoping," where Midon duets with the talented folk/ blues artist Jason Mraz. -Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

Simply great!!.......2007-07-14

All the songs on this album are great. Raul Midon is a fantastic artist and his album is a straight classic!!! I recommend it to everybody who likes good acoustic music! It's one of my favourite albums ever!

One of the best albums of all time .......2007-05-18

I know people say this all the time but, this is truly one of the best albums of all time. If you are on the hunt for someting different because you are sick of todays R&B but still like the soul part of it, done right!!! this cd is for you. This cd has the kind of songs that after ten years, it will be just as good as it is now.
I have over 500 cds and I found that, if I am going for a long drive no more than five or ten of them I can take with me, this cd being one.
(One thing I found was that, the 30 second samples were enough time for me to decide I liked the songs, unlike most albums.)

Incredible.......2007-04-10

I became aware of Raul Midon when I saw him performing live on the Food Network's "Emeril Live." This CD is off the hook... whether you get hooked on the sweet melodies or the incredibly well written lyrics... the songs are tasteful and romantic. Midon is a genius.

Great!.......2007-03-14

Really a good CD. I didn't like quite as many songs as well as I thought I would, however, it gets 4 stars because Raul's voice is rich and wonderful and his music is well produced. The ones I didn't like were just a matter of taste, not lack of quality. The first few were some of my favorites. He is a very gifted singer and guitarist and I would certainly buy a project of his again!

My favorite new CD.......2007-02-03

Raul Midon is ultra talented...I held back on buying this CD for a while but once I listened to the entire song list I was hooked. I can't wait for his next release to come out. Treat yourself and get this album and start listening and singing to some real songs.

Land of My Fathers: 100 Great Welsh Choir Favourites

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ASIN: B0009SOFXG
Release Date: 2005-08-01

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Land of My Fathers - Caerphilly Make Voice Choir
Dies Irae
Men of Harlech
You'll Never Walk Alone
Cadwyn O Emyn Donau Cymreig: Joanna (Trad./Elfion Wyn)/Crugybar (Trad.
Old Folks at Home
Il Liza Jane
Faust/Soldier's Chorus - Caerphilly Make Voice Choir
Vergine Degli Angeli
Ballard of Rourke's Drift - Cwt-Y-Collen Choir
My Hero
God Bless the Prince of Wales - Caerphilly Make Voice Choir
German Mass/Gloria
German Mass/Sanctus
Misbles/Master of the House/On My Own/Drink with Me/Empty Chairs at
All Through the Night - Caerphilly Make Voice Choir
Arwelfa
Invictus
Softly as I Leave You

Tracks:

Diolch l'R L
Hine E Hine (Maori Lullaby)
Pererin Wyf (Amazing Grace)
Tribute to the USA: America the Beautiful (Ward/Bates)/God Bless ...
Memories of Martha
I Lombardi/The Crusaders' Chorus - Treorchy Male Choir
Myfanwy - Treorchy Male Choir
Tales of Hoffman/Barcarolle
Creation's Hymn
In the Spirit!
Shall We Gather at the River
Nos a Bore
Very Best Time of Year
Soon Ah Will Be Done
Thanks Be to God
Flower That Shattered the Stone
Rhys - Treorchy Male Choir
Where Shall I Be?
Bywyd y Bugail
Lord's Prayer

Tracks:

Ave Maria
Pearl Fishers/Divine Brahma
She Was Beautiful (Cavatina) - Treorchy Male Choir
Cymru Fach
Nidaros
Jacob's Ladder - Treorchy Male Choir
Watching the Wheat
Pan Ddaw y Saint (When the Saints Go Marching In)
Misbles/Stars
Rachie
Pirates of Penzance/With Cat-Like Tread - Treorchy Male Choir
There Is a Balm in Gilead
Rise Up Shepherd and Foller
My Lord, What a Mornin'
Bryn Myrddin
Jesus Christ Superstar/Medley: Jesus Christ Superstar/Hosanna/The Last
Finnish Forest (Suomen Salossa)
Nabucco/The Glory of Israel
Ride the Chariot
Tydi a Roddaist - Treorchy Male Choir

Tracks:

Y Nefoedd
Phantom of the Opera/Think of Me
Morte Christe (When I Survey the Wondrous Cross)
By Babylon's Wave
I'm Gonna Sing
Where Could I Go But to the Lord?
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Mefistofele: Ave Signor, Degli Angeli
Senzenina (Zulu Chant)
That's All I Want from You
Deep Harmony - Treorchy Male Choir
Give Me Jesus
Just a Closer Walk with Thee
My Wish for You
Jeptha/Waft Her Angels
Mose in Egitto/Prayer
Be Still My Soul (Finlandia Hymn)
God's Choir in the Sky
Floral Dance - Treorchy Male Choir
Smilin' Through

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True Love
Mor Fawr Wyt Ti (How Great Thou Art)
Aberystwyth
Comrades in Arms
Cats/Memory
They Led My Lord Away
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When I Fall in Love
Let's Face the Music and Dance
Windmills of Your Mind
How Soon
Non Nobis Domine
Rhythm of Life
Kalinka
Sound an Alarm
Neapolitan Trilogy: It's Now or Never (Di Capua/Schroeder/Gold)/Mo ...
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Christus Redemptor
Ann Evening's Pastorale

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Choirs Include the Morriston Orpheus Choir, the Pontadrddulais Male Voice Choir, the Caerphilly Male Voice Choir, the Cwrt-y-gollen Choir, the Treorchy Male Choir and the Lucknow Male Voice Choir.

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Song Of Singapore: I Can't Remember - Loretta Swit & Company
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Customer Reviews:

Great compilation.......2002-05-10

I don't actually own this particular compilation, however, since I own nearly every recording represented on these discs...I think I'm qualified to comment. This is a wonderful representation of the high quality of work that DRG Records does.
The previous review is way off the mark. This is definitely not a waste of time or money. This is 25 years of preserving Broadway shows, Off-Broadway shows, studio recordings (mostly from the city center concerts), etc. So what if they "aren't as good as the original", DRG is preserving many recordings and artists that other mainstream labels don't or won't. You have wonderful recordings from Brian Stokes Mitchell, Nathan Lane, Debbie Gravitte, Tyne Daly, Anthony Perkins, Joanna Gleason, Marin Mazzie, Carol Burnett, Heather Headley, Patti LuPone, Barbara Cook, etc., and many of these are from Original Cast Recordings just as they appeared on Broadway. This is an excellent sampler of the work going on at DRG. No...I'm not an employee...just an avid listener and collector of theatre recordings.

A disappointment.......2001-12-15

There's a reason you've probably never heard of most of the songs and shows on this album, not to mention most of the artists. This is a second-rate collection of second-rate numbers performed by mostly second-rate artists. In the case of the shows that were revivals, the performances on the original cast recordings were better. Don't waste your money.

Average customer rating:

Better than most solo projects
Not good, not bad.
Think "L.A.!"
When people look up the word "flop" in the dictionary...
A Nice Surprise!

L.A. State Of Mind
Melanie Brown , and Melanie B
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Today
Stay in Bed Days
Beautiful Girl
Music of the Night (Perdido)
If I Had My Life Again
In Too Deep
Sweet Pleasure
L.A. State of Mind
Say Say Say
Bad, Bad Girl
Hold On

Album Description

Studio album by ex-Spice Girl Melanie Brown. Recorded in LA and produced by Kevin Malpass. Amber Records. 2005.

Album Details

2005 Sophomore Album from the Artist Formerly Known as "Scary Spice" and "Mel B" as Part of the 90's Supergroup Spice Girls.

Customer Reviews:

Better than most solo projects.......2007-06-23

Melanie Brown's second attempt at a Solo Album was a sucess. I LOVED every single song on this album. You'd be thick not to buy this.

Not good, not bad........2007-03-27

I must say that after listening the progress of Mel C, Emma, Geri, even Victoria in a few tracks I heard on the internet of her never released album, I think Mel B shows less progress doing an album like this.

LA State of Mind has both good and bad, but is not as good as many Spice albums. It has great songs such as Beautiful Girl, which I think is the best and it could have been better as a single than Today. Other great songs are Stay in bed days, LA State of Mind and Hold on. But Sweet pleasure... I hate that song as the same as Forever's "Time goes by" and Hot's "Hell no". I consider Music of the Night a copy of Geri's Mi Chico Latino because of the style (and is not as good as Geri's).

I'm going to say, this album is OK, but only for Spice Girls's fans, specially Mel B's fans.

Think "L.A.!".......2006-11-20

My how time changes things. Back in 1998, whilst touring America with former bandmates the Spice Girls, Melanie B declared that New York should've been her home. "Urban". "Raw". "Real". Adjectives she used to describe New York, while adjectives such as "tacky" & "false" described Los Angeles.

But motherhood & exposure to the nature of British celebrity must have changed Melanie's mind. Melanie now does indeed live in L.A. Though, after the madcap adventures of the Spice Girls, a divorce, a misdirected debut record, a bestseller book,& a daughter mellowed the "scary" in this spice.

"L.A. State of Mind" finds Melanie not discussing the Hollywood nature of L.A., but celebrating the warm & inviting calm it brought her. After her debut, Melanie took time between that record & this one. The sound here is radically different from "Hot", rightfully & thankfully so. Melanie was much more involved in this indie affair.

The eclecticism Melanie was known for, comes through on inspirational opener "Today", a number that is so positive, one can't help but smile. Even the subject of bad days is tackled with a Sheryl Crow affirmation feel on the bouncy "Stay In Bed Days". "If I Had My Life Again" & "In Too Deep" give the record a sturdy center, as they frankly address life & love, & celebrate them in all their confusing glory.

She's never sounded better, if at times she reaches too much, on "Beautiful Girl" & "Hold On". Hell, she smoulders on the spoken, sexy "Sweet Pleasure".

Overall, while this was not at all a commercial or critical darling in her native Britain or anywhere else for that matter, those that have heard it have come away with positive words about it. Melanie seems content & it comes across here. Honestly, with humor,& a little "spice". Forgive the pun, highly recommended!

When people look up the word "flop" in the dictionary..........2006-07-09

...they should find Melanie Brown's picture next to the definition. Is there such a thing as the post-Spice Girls curse? Apparently so, since neither Sporty, Baby, Ginger or Posh have managed to keep their musical careers afloat after the band split up. And our beloved Scary is no exception. Apart from the singles Word Up, found on the "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me" soundtrack, and I Want You Back, which featured Missy Elliott, all of Mel's songs failed to inspire any kind of interest. Her debut album Hot was a flop... and LA State of Mind was an even bigger one, selling an appallingly poor 4500 copies worldwide. Why is that? Well, maybe it's because it's a very bad album? With laughable songs and really low production values? In fact, I think that this is exactly what Melanie has been missing : a good producer. I Want You Back was awesome, but only because Missy Elliott produced it. I mean, think about it: the Spice Girls were a manufactured band that worked only because their Svengali Simon Fuller is a marketing genius. As a team, they were great, but individually, they all suck, because none of them has the talent to make it on her own. Except maybe for Mel C, but I digress. I read somewhere that Melanie Brown has retired from the music business. Maybe it's just as well, because it seems that nobody wants her there anyway.

A Nice Surprise!.......2006-06-18

This purchase was a nice musical surprise. I do have Melanie's previous effort "Hot" and was impressed with the production quality, but not with it's inconsistency in musical texture. There seemed to be a lack of a theme...whereas her newest cd seems to have a lot more of a thematic flow. The production of L.A. State of Mind is so different, that it's hard to register as Mel B at times, however, it shows her personal and musical growth and her ability to diversify and try something new. Worth a listen!
dean

Average customer rating:

Intriguing music, but the ideology needs progress
amazing.....
best cd I've heard in a long time
GOOD MUSIC BUT DESTRUCTIVE ANTI-AMERICAN PROPAGANDA
This CD STRIKES BACK at the unseen wickedness of Religion and Cultism

Freedom Is a State of Mind
Corporate Avenger
Manufacturer: Koch Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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No Compromize

ASIN: B00005LN01
Release Date: 2001-07-24

Tracks:

Blessing
Fault The Police (I Don't)
Christians Murdered Indians
FBI File
Taxes Are Stealing
The Bible Is Bullshit
Voting Doesn't Work
Web Of Lies
$20 Bill
Jesus Christ Homosexual
Pig Is A Pig
Drug Dealing God
Heaven's Joke

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Intriguing music, but the ideology needs progress.......2007-06-15

I'll get flamed for challenging the band's ideology, but let me explain. I appreciate CA's strong endorsement of indigenous tribal nationalism/traditionalism, but one ethic that guides individuals in pretty much ALL of our tribes is that regardless of our point of view, one does not ever devalue another's religious vision or "path." Therefore, I have to honestly question whether CA's pro-Indian agenda (which I like, and share), wouldn't be better served if they were better able to advocate for their tribal ways without simultaneously making vulgar and degrading statements about the spiritual systems of others (they manage to get in attacks on Chrisitians, Muslims, Hindus, etc., often with pointed vulgarity). While one could respond, "Well the Christians were that way to us [Indians]," that kind of retaliatory "they did it so we can do it back" echo-think does not exemplify Indian ethics; our way is to show humble respect for other spiritual or religious lives EVEN IF we do not share them, and perhaps don't even *like* them. I've heard plenty of Indians take shots at other faiths, but I've hever heard a single elder or spiritual leader do so--not one.

As a result, I find myself quite liking the politics and activist anthems in much of their music, although their very un-Indian manner of trash-talking other spiritual systems comes off more as an "Indian I.C.P." striving toward edgy social consiousness/controversy. I'm not asking them to self-censor or "fake" respect for something they cannot respect, but I am pointing out, gently but firmly, that it's not a traditional "tribal way" to speak profanity toward any other person's faith.

Having made that point, I'm quite intrigued by the band's social positions, and I can even forgive them for posing as Indian activists while mis-pronounching the name of the very person they uplift as an icon of their tribal ways ("Peltier" is not pronounced "PelTeeAy", and any Indian modestly connected to tribal communities would know it).

amazing............2007-05-05

this cd is just that, amazing. it makes you think about every topic-from religion to politics to history. religious people and conservatives will get offended, but i don't see why...they're only speaking the truth. having alot of mexican indian blood in me i totally understand their views. the only thing i regret is that i didn't find out about them years ago...

best cd I've heard in a long time.......2007-03-19

If you are a unitarian or openminded, then you might enjoy this cd. They are very truthful and talented in their lyrics. My gay 70 year old friend listened to it and loved it and wants his own copy now. glad I introduced it to him!

GOOD MUSIC BUT DESTRUCTIVE ANTI-AMERICAN PROPAGANDA.......2007-01-07

The album's got really catchy tunes, but if this anti-American bs propaganda keeps growing within our own country, we're going to loose the freedoms we have. This bs of showing support for revolution by wearing Che Guevarra is the exact same bs these guys are preaching against. Che and the Cuban government are up there with the absolute most oppressive regimes in existence. Go ahead and research how "freedom" or freedom of speech is doing in Cuba these days. Oh yeah, "real freedom by way of revolution", that's the ticket.

Be careful what you fight for, you just might get it.

God Bless the US and the rights it affords us. You don't know what you got till it's gone.

Peace,
jv

This CD STRIKES BACK at the unseen wickedness of Religion and Cultism.......2006-05-25

This is not a Group for mom and dad to hear, especially not grandparents. This cd is HIGHLy Offensive to Religious people. However don't get these guys wrong. They are not here to sell out like one guy posted. You can't become famous with these songs. But damn, as messed up as the titles sound, these songs really make a lot of sense. If you play them loud, oh you are going to raise eyebrows and attract a lot of ATTENTION! However, if you listen to the words, you can understand where these guys come from. A lot of the songs are about how America was stolen from the Native American Indians and Indians were brutally killed for not bowing down to forced religions and slavery. Andrew Jackson killed Indians, now why is he on a 20 Dollar Bill? In their song, they say what would the Jews feel like if Hitler was on the 20 dollar bill, because Native Americans see a monster with Andrew Jackson on it. Even being white, I can understand why that makes sense. WHo wants a murderer on their money?

But these guys attack religion tactfully in my opinion. It's not just to irritate and make people upset. So sorry satan worshippers, these guy aren't like that. They do not attack religion with hate, yet with concern and love for the better of mankind.

This site does not have it, but I HIGHLY RECOMMEND their Last cd "BORN AGAIN." Only sold on MERCH.COM IT is completely Heavy Metal this time. No RAP/ROCK. They totally ROCK. THey sound like a Godsmack/Slayer/System of a Down -It IS REALLY GOOD! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!

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The Right State Of Mind...
Just a State of MInd

State of Mind
Holly Valance
Manufacturer: Wea/London
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000E3HLW
Release Date: 2003-11-17

Tracks:

Hypnotic
State Of Mind
Everything I Hate
Desire
Curious
Ricochets
Roll Over
Tongue-tied
Ovet'n'out
Somebody Out There
Action
Double Take

Album Description

Second album from the Australian TV star turned dance pop diva. 12 tracks including the first single & title track. London. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

The Right State Of Mind..........2006-04-28

This is a cd that like Love. Angel. Music. Baby. it's just not deep so its good to play when you don't feel like.......
Deep stuff and just happy with the world!!
its dancy, itd poppy, its Eletronic, Its memorable, its Holly!!!

so buy it!!
Faves:
State Of Mind: This track is sexual abit, sounds abit weird when you havn't heard it often but its definately HOT!!
Over N Out: This song has a Hynotic beat which is abit girl-power and i definately LOVE this track!! and i can definately relate!! i can see a video for this one shame this probably ain't gunna be released!!
Double Take: Good Track, Good Beat, Good Message, Definately Disco-like.
Action: This track is definately Dancy and strong and Cool
Somebody Out There: This is like the only Ballad-like track on the album.
Curious: Most Disco like track on this album
Richochets: A slightly slower song on the CD too.
Tongue-Tied: its similar to Breath On Me on In The Zone but the beat leads the song, the vocals basically are an undercurrent on the track!!

Buy It if you like Kylie or Madonna or just want something thats not deep, because this album is not deep and just Give it a go, listen to it!! This is a good CD for a Disco!! so BUY IT!!
but if you like Delta you probably won't like this its like the Complete opposite!!!!
But Give It A Go

Summurie: Buy It If You Like Disco-Dance-NoneDeep Stuff or wanna try something new!!

Just a State of MInd.......2005-10-09

This cd is excellent. Better than her first release.. Its eclectic, combines,electro,dance and rock. some tracks have a fun 80's feel..if you like Kylie, Danni, Brit, and Lindsay Lohan this cd is a must..

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Pete Philly and Perquisite, What Is It?
Smooth fusion of jazz, rap & soul is refreshing
So silky smooth

Mind.State
Pete Philly and Perquisite
Manufacturer: Anti
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000F3AJPI
Release Date: 2006-05-09

Tracks:

Intro
Relieved
Insomnia
Motivated
Eager
Lazy
Respect
Cocksure
Conflicted
Grateful
Mindstate
Mellow
Paranoid
Cheeky
Grateful Ii
Hope
Amazed

Album Description

Straight out of the multicultural melting pot that is Amsterdam, two hip-hop prodigies have come together to create this soulful, ambitious, thought provoking album. Hip-hop, soul, 60's psychedelia, and even classical music gently collide and collaborate in a breathtaking way. "Perquisite" drops his groovy beats with one hand and plays cello with the other, in combination with MC/vocalist Pete Philly's charmingly honest tales, creating a concept album bursting with passion. Each song represents a different state of mind focusing on particular moods or emotions, like laziness, gratitude, hope, and motivation.

Customer Reviews:

Pete Philly and Perquisite, What Is It?.......2007-02-03

Ladies and gentlemen, what we have here is incredibly good and orignal hip hop. This album is a breath of fresh air when comparing it to 99% of other hip hop music today. The beats are layed back and laced with jazzy overtones, and the flows are melodic and inspired. Harmonies and real instruments are laced throughout the entire album, making the end result incredibly entertaining, for fans of music in general, not just hip hop. Don't get me wrong, this album is by no means soft. The flow on this album is very layed back, but by no means does it ever slow down, or conform to stereotypical sounds. The end result, in my opinion, is a masterpiece.

Sadly, this album is a needle in a haystack. Most fans of real hip hop will never find it, but if you are reading this review right now, consider yourself lucky to have stumbled upon it. Get this album right now, and when you are bobbing your head up and down, letting PetePhillys flow melt your skull, and Perquisite's beats tingle your spine, you will be "grateful".

The cream of the crop (Top 5):

1. Mindstate (Probably one of my all time favorite hip hop songs)
2. Eager
3. Paranoid
4. Lazy
5. Hope (feat. Talib Kweli)

Smooth fusion of jazz, rap & soul is refreshing.......2006-07-27

This 17-song debut album is an excellent fusion of multiple genres and influences that comes together in a seamless and thoroughly enjoyable release. It's sexy, thought-provoking, booty-shakin' and melodically stirring all at the same time. When I first heard it, I thought about the Digable Planet's first album, "Bugpowder Dust" from Bomb the Bass and the Miles Davis', Doo-Bop. All of which combined jazz and hiphop, but I think Mindstate does a far better job of the fusion. It could draw jazz fans towards hiphop and vica versa.

Each song explores different states of mind such as "Grateful", "Motivated", "Paranoid", and "Lazy". In addition, each song has a different beat and structure that keeps the album refreshing. "Cocksure" is about being confident and self-assured and has an assertive beat that sounds like new Jamaican dancehall. "Amazed" has an excellent melodic brake with strings, bongos and guitar. "Relieved" harkens back to 90s acid jazz, while "Conflicted" pairs rapid-fire rapping with jazz-style piano comping. "Eager" is infinitely sexy and a bit naughty. The real standout on the album is "Insomnia" which has an infectious, laid-back beat and really utilizes Pete Philly's unique voice and phraseology. Throughout the CD, Pete Philly isn't afraid to depart from the typical MC role to actually sing, which adds to the variety of the album. The entire album is in my iTunes and I am eager to see their live show if it comes to the US as I've heard it is equally impressive. If you're even remotely curious, sample some of the songs and prepare to be convinced. [from my review for Scoot! Magazine]

So silky smooth.......2006-05-31

pete philly and co. drop some of the jazziest, most laid-back albums since the days of de la soul and tribe called quest. This album is so refreshing to listen to, and you can always find something to fit your mood, even if you have multiple personality disorder. Pete philly gets busy on a number of classical, jazz, and funky melodies, but all of the beats pack a little sizzle and will make you want to dance by yourself. Talib Kweli guest stars to make one of the most original and relaxing hip hop albums in a decade. Be the first on your block to know about Pete.

The Real Deal: Country, Alternative and In-between: New Music From Mercury Nashville: Straight As the Crow Flies By Kim Richey, Chance & Circumstance By Neal Coty, It's a Long Way Back By John Anderson, Sending Me Angels By Kathy Mattea, Tired By Toby Keith, Bluegrass State of Mind By Billy Ray Cyrus, Hot Wired By Brent Mason, Jacob's Ladder By Mark Wills, Vidalia By Sammy Kershaw, Better Things to Do By Terri Clark

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The Real Deal: Country, Alternative and In-between: New Music From Mercury Nashville: Straight As the Crow Flies By Kim Richey, Chance & Circumstance By Neal Coty, It's a Long Way Back By John Anderson, Sending Me Angels By Kathy Mattea, Tired By Toby Keith, Bluegrass State of Mind By Billy Ray Cyrus, Hot Wired By Brent Mason, Jacob's Ladder By Mark Wills, Vidalia By Sammy Kershaw, Better Things to Do By Terri Clark

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000FUIIAY

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Broadway Calls
Broadway Calls
Manufacturer: State of Mind
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000RGUHDM
Release Date: 2007-07-10

Tracks:

CALL IT OFF
BAD INTENTIONS
BAD TO OREGON
SUFFER THE KIDS
VAN RIDES AND HIGH TIDES
ESCAPE FROM CAPITOL HILL
THREE WEEKS
DANIEL, MY BROTHER
SAVE OUR SHIP
A RUSH AND A PUSH
LIFE IS IN THE AIR
CLASSLESS REUNION
MEET ME AT WASHINGTON PARK
SO LONG MY FRIEND

Album Description

After a lot of time on the road Oregon's BROADWAY CALLS' sophomore release is ready to hit world. Previously playing to mostly Hardcore fans, they are set to reach a wider audience with this new full length. 14 melodic tracks that give nods to bands like Alkaline Trio, The Lawrence Arms and Hot Water Music. Catchy, poppy hardcore/punk with tons of great hooks.

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Music

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1. He Set Me Free
2. One Step After Another
3. I Am Here
4. At the Point of Your Need
5. I Will Never Leave You
6. Back to My First Love
7. Way You Love Me
8. If God Is for Us
9. Let Me Tell It
10. Everlasting Love
11. Somebody's Watchin' You