Duffy [Import]

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Album Description
Reissue of 1995 album from Stephen 'Tin Tin' Duffy. 8 Japanese only bonus tracks 'You,Me & God', 'The Waitress Story', 'Tempus Fugit', 'The Sugar on the Pill', 'Twenty Three', 'Sugar High' (Slow Version), 'Hollywood Wives Me Me Me', 'Tabitha's Island, Me Me Me'. 19 tracks in all. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

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Michael Flatley's Celtic Tiger
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Michael Flatley's Celtic Tiger
  • If you love music, buy this CD! Very refreshing, and new, with great music!
  • Michael Flatley
  • Celtic Tiger show and soundtrack
  • Cant always toe TAP
Michael Flatley's Celtic Tiger

Manufacturer: Decca
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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  1. The Celtic Tiger Starring Michael Flatley
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ASIN: B000B8GT9M
Release Date: 2005-09-27

Tracks:

  1. St. Patrick (Angelus)
  2. The Vikings
  3. The Garden Of Eden
  4. The Redcoats
  5. The Famine
  6. The Banshee/A Nation Once Again
  7. Freedom
  8. A New World
  9. The Last Rose
  10. Celtic Kittens
  11. Capone
  12. The Celtic Tiger

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Michael Flatley's Celtic Tiger.......2007-01-10

Very disappointing - Nothing like Riverdance Would not recommend and I am avid fan

5 out of 5 stars If you love music, buy this CD! Very refreshing, and new, with great music!.......2006-01-21

After listening to the soundtrack of Riverdance, Lord of the Dance, and Feet of Flames, Celtic Tiger is in some ways the "same old music", but in other ways, very different and original and seems to have something that the previous three soundtracks lack. This CD doesn't just give you modern Celtic music; it goes through all of the stages of music in our time, from Celtic, classical, hip-hop, jazz, rock, pop etc. As the CD progresses, the music goes from soft and traditional to more modern, and more diverse as it explores different genres of music. So, contrary to what someone said, Celtic Tiger isn't what you would expect and it's not what you heard before. In fact, I was planning on not buying it, after seeing how it wasn't going to be another Lord of the Dance. This CD is like the others, but for the most part, stands from the others.

To give you a better idea, here's a breakdown by song:

ST. PATRICK (ANGULUS): Remember how in the past, there would be one song on the CDs mentioned above, that was sung in another language (for example, Shivna in Riverdance, High Priests and Hell's Kitchen in Feet of Flames, and the chorus to Sula Ruin in Lord of the Dance)? Well, here's your song for Celtic Tiger. This song is not sung in the English language(I'm positive it's Latin). When translated, you will see that the song has a religious theme to it(in the show, Celtic Tiger, the song was about the beginning of Roman Catholicism in Ireland). The song is also very dark, and sounds gothic but it's pretty good. It sends chills down your spine.
THE VIKINGS: This song, like a lot of the other songs on here, starts off slow and calm, and then as it progresses gets stronger and stronger till it hits a climax. In this song, they use the same tune over and over again for about 75% of the song, and the tune gets stronger and stronger as time passes (get it?). This works well with this song, and this is one of my personal favorites on the CD.
THE GARDEN OF EDEN: Now this is my favorite song on here. Now, that's something unusual for me to say, since I usually don't care for the slower songs. But I really do love this song, it sort of reminds me of Celtic Dream from LOTD. It's sort of a meditation song. How do I describe this song? Well, if there's a song that plays in Heaven, then the song would probably sound kind of like this.
THE REDCOATS: Another personal favorite, starting with drums, and then the rest of the song is Michael Flatley on flute along with many other instruments (the violin, fiddle, drum, bell, and even piano). The beginning is very sweet, but the end is very energetic.
THE FAMINE: Another vocal in another language (I'm guessing...Gaelic?). Once again, when translated, there is some religious theme in the song. The emotions that you find in the song is desperation, sadness and fear so it's another song on the darker side.
THE BANSHEE/A NATION ONCE AGAIN: This is a very confusing little song. The first part of the song, it's just a woman crying--like a banshee. ( Yes, this song is one of the weaker ones. In fact I would go as far as to say that the CD wouldn't suffer if this song was taken out). And THEN, three minutes into the song, they start singing "A Naaaaation Oooonce Agaaaain!" Very, confusing, and very random, since the vocal just came out of nowhere. But, it did help the song.
FREEDOM: Now this song is the beginning of the "modern songs" on here. But I have to warn you: this song is pretty....random. First it starts off with a nice, soft fiddle tune and then out of nowhere, it's replaced with this disco, 70's-type music, and then once again, it's randomly replaced with this strip tease tune. Yes, this song is indeed very random, and...amusing.
A NEW WORLD: Another song that explores different types of music besides Celtic. You will listen to flamenco music, jazz, hip-hop, ballet and ballroom music, and then finally, the song will finish with this poppish Celtic tune that is very enjoyable to listen to.
THE LAST ROSE: This is another song with Flately on flute. The song sounds very sad, light, soft, and it reminds me of Whispering Wind from Feet of Flames. It's a beautiful song, but there's one problem: this song is very ill placed in the sequence of tracks on this CD. The song doesn't fit in at all and kind of throws you off, leaving you a little confused.
CELTIC KITTENS: What a cute title for an equally lovely song! It's a mix of Celtic violin and this modern poppish dance beat and the results are very good. It's another personal favorite and don't be surprised if you find yourself dancing to it.
CAPONE: This is another personal favorite. Completely straying away from being anything that has to do with Celtic music, this is, for the most part, a jazz number. It's...cool, and sexy, and fast and almost perfect.
CELTIC TIGER: This song finishes the CD, with electic guitar with tapping feet in the background. It's very energetic, and for the most part, pretty good.

In conclusion: I was left with very little disappointments! Surprisesm yes (from all of the random songs) but for the most part, I don't regret buying this CD! If you're a person who's as passionate about music as I am, then I recommend you get this CD. You'll love it.

5 out of 5 stars Michael Flatley.......2006-01-19

I love anything Michael Flatley does he is the best Irish dancer in the whole wide world. He was born to dance. He has made my dreams come true by coming back to dance.

5 out of 5 stars Celtic Tiger show and soundtrack.......2006-01-19

This was the best show i have ever seen plus a fantastic soundtrack.THE BEST PART WAS I ACTUALLY GOT TO SEE MICHAEL FLATLEY LIVE WHICH HAS BEEN MY DREAM SINCE FOREVER!!!!!!!! I'm an irish dancer and would love to be in this show when i'm old enough!!!!

5 out of 5 stars Cant always toe TAP.......2005-12-21

I just want to say that this show, like his previous, is AMAZING.
And the soundtrack is the same. For most of you reviewers before me, who rated this low, I ask why ? If you just like rhythmic toe tapping then i agree, this is not for you, but how can M Flatley have a non stop irish gig? This show deals with the struggles, and many deaths of the Irish people. So i ask, how can he be upbeat and smiling the whole show ? If you just want to see tap dance for 2 hours, please, do look elsewhere.
But if you want QUALITY and have ANY interest in TRUE Irish heritage, and history, you will love this CD.
If you just want to see Irish dancers flailing about, go see RIVERDANCE, or any of the "Other Up and comers". And when the Dust settles, it will be Michael Flatley creating that dust,
and working on ANOTHER great project.
They Called Him Tintin
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • For the retro collector
  • This collection is "...better than wine"
  • Fine round-up but where is "HOLD IT" and the 12" mixes?!
  • great songs
  • Kiss You
They Called Him Tintin
Stephen Duffy
Manufacturer: EMI Int'l
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000I5TZ
Release Date: 1999-01-04

Tracks:

  1. Icing On The Cake
  2. Kiss Me (1985)
  3. Unkiss That Kiss
  4. Sunday Supplement
  5. Wednesday Jones (Dixie)
  6. I Love You
  7. Blasted With Ecstasy
  8. Julie Christie
  9. Cocksure
  10. Love Is Driving Me Insane
  11. Kiss Me (1983)
  12. Dream Machine
  13. A Lot Of Ink
  14. When You Go To Bed
  15. Done For
  16. Moments Of Being

Album Description

16 cuts from the Duran Duran/ Lilac Time member's 1985 & 1986 solo albums for Virgin, plus tunes he released under the Dr. Calculus moniker. Includes tracks on CD for the first time. Features two versions of 'Kiss Me' (one producedby J.J. Jeczalik & one mixed by Francoise Kevorkian), plus 'Unkiss That Kiss' & 'I Love You'. 1998 Virgin Records release.

Album Details

Budget Priced Anthology Covering the Ex- Lilac Time Songwriter.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars For the retro collector.......2007-04-11

His 80's pop hits are here. Some obscure titles as well, very diverse.

5 out of 5 stars This collection is "...better than wine".......2005-05-01

This is some quality pop music here, folks. "Tin Tin" is truly talented.

Every track in the collection is worth listening to twice. It even has the '85 version of his new wave hit "Kiss Me".

This is genuine, quality pop. Every fan of this era should listen to the brilliant talent of Stephen Duffy.

3 out of 5 stars Fine round-up but where is "HOLD IT" and the 12" mixes?!.......2004-10-31

I bought all of TIN TIN's erly 12"s/LPs when they first came out in the 80s, and while it's rather nice to have most of his "hits" on CD (esp like having both '83 and '85 mixes of KISS ME), there is one glaring error: WHERE IS "HOLD IT" the 1983 12" he did on Wanrer Bros? It's his BEST song, equal to Kiss Me- couldn't they afford to license it? And while youre' at it, WHERE ARE THE 12" MIXES of Kiss Me, Icing on the Cake, etc? What's the point of putting out STEPHEN TIN TIN DUFFY on CD and no club mixes? Maybe next time. Still a keeper for true fans until they get it right.

4 out of 5 stars great songs.......2004-05-03

Great to get his songs on Cd... only had vinyl before and the records were wearing out!! Bit disappointed with the "different" songs on the CD that I did not know. dream machine for example. But just great to get the other great songs on CD and hear Duffy's voice clearer :)

2 out of 5 stars Kiss You.......2003-02-09

If all you really want is the song "Kiss Me", then you should instead buy the CD "New Wave Dance Hits: Just Can't Get Enough, Vol. 8", which, despite its being a multi-artist compilation, sports a better & longer version of "Kiss Me". It also boasts some other hard-to-find, one-hit-wonder tunes from the 80's that you probably also are longing to hear.

As for THIS CD--I haven't had the patience to listen through most of its other songs. Maybe I'd acquire a taste for them if I did listen through them, but with the exception of the song "Cocksure", they don't draw me in within their crucial first few measures. The catchy "Cocksure", in its melody and twang, is evidently a non-American's parody of the Country and Western (both) styles of music.

The other songs generally sound kind of--Well, let's put it this way: They make you feel sort of embarrased for Mr. Duffy, much as you do for "W" when he's speaking contemporaneously.
Riot City Blues
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • There are no Blues in this Riot City
  • great dumb rock
  • Great CD, Combining the Best Elelemts of the Group's Past Work
  • love the way this band never stands still...
  • From Progressive to Regressive.
Riot City Blues
Primal Scream
Manufacturer: Sony / Bmg Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000FG5Q1W
Release Date: 2006-06-27

Tracks:

  1. Country Girl
  2. Nitty Gritty
  3. Suicide Sally & Johnny Guitar
  4. When the Bomb Drops
  5. Little Death
  6. 99th Floor
  7. We're Gonna Boogie
  8. Dolls (Sweet Rock and Roll)
  9. Hell's Comin' Down
  10. Sometimes I Feel So Lonely

Album Description

Riot City Blues' is Primal Scream's follow-up album to the electro-tinged 'Evil Heat', although it could easily be compared in style and content to their 1994 masterpiece 'Give Out But Don't Give In'. Bluesy, punky swagger and New York Dolls-esque melodies abound, marking this album out as a more organic affair than Bobby Gillespie & Co's previous two albums. Includes the single 'Country Girl'.Recorded at London's Olympic Studios and produced by former Killing Joke bassist Youth. This offering from Bobby Gillespie and the boys, which includes the single 'Country Girl', features guest contributions from Will Sergeant (Echo & The Bunnymen), Warren Ellis (Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds) and Alison Mosshart (The Kills). Sony/BMG. 2006.

Album Details

Primal Scream have Made their Boldest Statement Since 1990's Era Defining "Sreamadelica". The Brilliantly Reviewed Show at the Astoria in London Confirmed that the Likes of the Single "Country Girl", "Dolls" and "Suicide Sally" Are Classics that Will Be Burned Into Our Consciousness Every Bit as Much as "Movin' on Up", "Rocks" and "Loaded". The Timing of this Record is Perfect as the Scream Show the Second Wave Brit Poppers What it Really is all About. Maximum Rock 'n' Roll for the 21st Century! Primal Scream, after 20 Years of Being One of the Music Influential Bands in Britain, Present their Most Commercial Album to Date. Laid Down Live on the Studio Floor at London's Olympic Studios, it was Produced by Youth and features and Impressive Supporting Cast - Will Sergeant from Echo and the Bunnymen, Warren Ellis of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds and Alison Mosshart from the Kills. "Riot City Blues" is the Album You Always Hoped Primal Scream Would Make.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars There are no Blues in this Riot City.......2007-01-20

Ahh, Primal Scream. Back to rock music, and back to original band spelling.

Bobby Gillespie and his men are just like the mystery bag, you never know what type of album youll get next from them. They seems to bounce into different genres every album now from rock, to electro, to metal to dance etc...so...which one is this one?

Riot City Blues (album title is a slight giveaway) is just a strong, fullblooded rock n roll record. This aint a Primal first...(remember Screamadelica follow up Give Out, But Dont Give Up?) and i highly doubt it will be the last either. This nonsensical brash rock n roll should be on future Scream albums - and thank god for that

This is a solid album straight from the word go, wtih the hit singles Country Girl and Dolls giving a real insight into the album. Not to mention the bluesyness of Suicide Sally and Johnny Guitar..i think we know who that song may be dedicated to..

Elsewhere, the specials guets (Warren Ellis, Will Sergent, Alison Mosshart) all shine, imparticular Will on the strong, guitar heavy "When the Bomb Drops. Another album highly.

I close by saying..

This another top Primal Scream album. Thats all you need to know really. [...]

5 out of 5 stars great dumb rock.......2006-09-25

I have been looking forward to this one for a long time. I saw Primal Scream play a few years ago in San Francisco. It was an okay show. The audience was there to see Underworld. I ran into Bobby Gillespie at a show at the Hollywood Bowl. I guess he was in town mixing the record with Dave Sardy. This record is a back to basics. There are no electronics. No Stooges meet Krautrock. No mixes by Kevin Shields. The lineup of the band is a little different. It's a little raw and a little like Exile on Main Street. This is in evidence with the first single "Country Girl." This is country rock in high style. "Nitty Gritty" is more Stones influenced rock. One of the best songs is "Suicide Sally & Johnny Guitar." Roots rock meets hard rock. "We're Gonna Boogie" reminds me of The Kills. Alison Mosshart from the Kills sings on a few songs. "Dolls" is a real glam rock song. This is a pretty good record. It's a great mix of roots rock, Stones obsessions, and good old time rock and roll. There is no electronic weirdness and sound collages. This is a party album. It should go down well. Bobby Gillespie was sort of obscure a few years ago. But with the help of the Internet, he is like considered one of the coolest people ever.

4 out of 5 stars Great CD, Combining the Best Elelemts of the Group's Past Work.......2006-09-10

With tracks that range from country-esque to stompin' crankers, this CD is well worth the money. While the music is diverse, almost every track stands on its own.

A huge fan of "Sreamadelica" back in the day, I nearly gave up on the band after the "Vanishing Point" CD, and I viewed "EXTRMNTR" as a very uneven work (flashes of brilliance intermixed with headache-inducing nonsense). But if you liked "Give Out But Don't Give Up" (I love that CD), then you should be happy with this one. Again, very diverse stuff, but rock solid all aound.

4 out of 5 stars love the way this band never stands still..........2006-08-12

there's very few bands that can shift gears quite like Primal Scream. from Screamadelica to Give Out... to XTRMNTR, these guys are always changing their spots. Riot City Blues leans mostly towards Give Out...(minus the P-Funk influence) with its "Rocks Off" attitude, yet still has a sound all its own. Standout tracks: Suicide Sally, Little Death, 99th Floor and
the New York Dolls nod Sweet Rock n'Roll...

2 out of 5 stars From Progressive to Regressive........2006-08-05

This is far the worst album from english previously called progressive alt-rock band. The only two songs that matters here with some signs of their past work are When The Bomb Drops and Little Death. Everything else is a silly honky tonky rock'n roll that has not far from Country American Music.
Keep Going
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Stephen Duffy Keeps Going Strong
  • Probably the best album - EVER!
  • The best album of 2003!
Keep Going
Stephen Duffy & The Lilac Time
Manufacturer: Artful Records
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ASIN: B0000AHEC0
Release Date: 2003-09-09

Tracks:

  1. Home
  2. Don't Feed The Rats
  3. Nothing Can Last
  4. I Wasn't Scared Of Flying
  5. Bank Holiday Monday
  6. We Used To Be So
  7. Keep Going
  8. So Far Away
  9. The Silence
  10. Oh God
  11. The Twelve Tones
  12. Already Gone
  13. Bonus Track 1

Album Description

2003 album from the former Duran Duran frontman, Stephen 'Tin Tin' Duffy, & his band The Lilac Time. 12 tracks. Folk Modern.

Album Details

Duffy's Finest Hour of Pastoral Dreamy Acoustic Based Songs.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Stephen Duffy Keeps Going Strong.......2004-01-09

As a fan of Stephen Duffy's work since his "Tin Tin" days, I've noticed a steady progression in his work that, contrary to some reviewers, does indicate both risk-taking and experimentation. In his latest outing with the Lilac Time, Duffy has produced a true masterpiece. Don't be fooled by the faux 70s cover art; this album may have borrowed from the Nick Drake/Fairport Convention folk standards of that era, but it is just as firmly rooted in contemporary music as well. Incorporating a soulful, poetic and sometimes melancholic tone, Duffy evokes moods and images that reflect an ever-growing sense of maturity and poignancy. Take the worldliness of "So Far Away", or the sheer beauty of "I Wasn't Scared of Flying" as examples of how he evades the predictably introspective lyrical trappings that often accompany this style of folk pop. Or there's the quintessentially Duffyesque "Don't Feed the Rats" ("The world is full of missing girls/ Geraldine, Janes and Ophelias"). Also of note is the excellent hidden 13th track, which unlike many end-of-album songs actually finishes off the cd quite nicely. From the Lilac Time's self-titled debut to 2001's "Lilac 6", this band has made extraordinarily original, intelligent and catchy pop-folk music. "Keep Going" is an exception only in that it improves upon the earlier albums and exceeds all expectations. My vote for album of 2003. Keep going indeed!

5 out of 5 stars Probably the best album - EVER!.......2003-08-29

For fans of Stephen Duffy and The Lilac Time, each new album comes as a precious, and highly anticipated, gift. Stephen's music has been my favorite since I was a young American transplant in 1988 Surrey grazing in the local music shop where the shopkeeper told me Mr. Duffy had "abandoned Duran Duran", and I had to know why. The Lilac Time was as good a reason as I could possibly have imagined.

Much time has passed and not without a great deal of maturation on the part of Stephen Duffy. Each successive offering (including a stint as a solo artist in the 90's) has explored new musical and lyrical territory, and expertly gleaned the most succulent morsels for his melodic recipes. Fortunate for us lucky enough to have discovered this rich musical trove, his obscurity has ultimately led to a musical career untainted by the need to prove anything.

"Keep Going" delivers the goods in spades. This album is chock-full of the elegant, delicious, and sensitive musical moments we have come to expect from this masterful songsmith. Not only that, but this album appears to have been a work that is completely faithful to his muse, without the imposition of the usual pop imperatives. The arrangements are brilliantly spare and beautiful. Stephen's unforced singing delicately delivers his brutally honest, agonic, and witty lyrics without a hint of self-consciousness.

Today it's my birthday (33) and my most cherished gift is the imported "Keep Going". I'm listening right now and thanking the gods of music that Mr. Duffy shares this planet with us.

5 out of 5 stars The best album of 2003!.......2003-08-18

Keep Going by Stephen Duffy and the Lilac Time was the best album of 2003, period. An amazingly beautiful and emotional work of art from start to finish. While I do have my own personal favorites, not a single track on this CD can be identified as sub-par. My own favorites: Bank Holiday Monday, So Far Away, and the hidden 13th track, An Open Book.
Waiting
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • The next big thing
  • Mike McCready - CEO of Polyphonic HMI
  • Catchy Uplifting Pop
  • Brilliant debut
  • Harmony
Waiting
Brittlestar
Manufacturer: Virus Records
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B0006SU5OW
Release Date: 2004-12-10

Tracks:

  1. Gasoline
  2. Goodbye
  3. Passion Is A Hard Thing To Conceal
  4. The Long Weekend
  5. For You
  6. Waiting For You
  7. Eclipse
  8. Restless
  9. Goodbye (Myagi Remix)
  10. For You (Myagi Remix)

Album Description

Somewhere between The Killers, Duran Duran and Robbie Wiliams you'll find 'brittlestar', an up and coming alt-pop-rock act that, though based in Canada, is gaining big attention in the USA and the UK.

The man behind the curtain of brittlestar is Stewart Reynolds. In the summer of 2004, he and Stephen Duffy (The Lilac Time, and now co-writer with Robbie Williams) shared song ideas and came up with the new album 'waiting'. A collection of 8 pop-rock songs with melodies so strong they may never leave your head.

To round out the album the Toronto-based DJ, MYAGI, was brought in to provide two killer remixes of the songs 'Goodbye' and 'For You'. Both of which have already been receiving club and radio play.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The next big thing.......2005-03-01

If you like The Killers you will LOVE Brittlestar. Dark lyrics arranged with simple melodies, guitars and retro-synths. This album is a find. The only drawback is that it's only a matter of time before everyone else catches on.

5 out of 5 stars Mike McCready - CEO of Polyphonic HMI.......2005-02-15

Hit Song Science rated the second song on this CD (Goodbye) has having very high hit potential and when I first listened to it I knew we'd gotten it right again. It really is one of those songs that grabs you and doesn't let go. The album is worth it if only for that song. Nevertheless, the other songs on this CD are also very good and there are a few follow up singles as well. This is a great CD and I look forward to seeing Brittlestar climb the charts.

5 out of 5 stars Catchy Uplifting Pop.......2005-02-06

Listen to the sample MP3, you'll hear what I mean.

These songs might be compared to a Matthew Sweet or A.C. Newman, but with brighter, shinier production, better vocals and more ambitious pop melodies. I haven't seen Brittlestar live, but I suspect that with less gloss in the mix they'll absolutely shred.

Waiting is a great all-around recording with songs that should enjoy broad appeal with music fans. The Myagi mixes are not throw-aways, but rather highlights (particularly infectious at that). The only drawback is that Waiting could easily explode into the next hyped thing. As much as I'd hate to see that, this record easily has the goods, and given that, I'm more than happy to pour gasoline ;^) on the fire.

5 out of 5 stars Brilliant debut.......2005-02-03

A fantastic debut album from Brittlestar! Everything about it is catchy and musically tight. There are no filler or throwaway songs - every one here is a gem. The lyrics have thought and wit behind them, and the tunes are contagious.

5 out of 5 stars Harmony.......2005-01-24

This CD is harmonious as a backdrop to a dinner party or the main event in a pensive state. Stewart blends original lyrics and prodigious melody to form a perfect union. The fuse of tracks lend unique solace that carry through the CD and bring marrow to pop music.
Well done Brittlestar!
Ooh Wee!
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • A MUST HAVE!
  • Amazing energy and emotion
  • Amazing
Ooh Wee!
Duffy Bishop
Manufacturer: Trillium Records
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B0000E1WNR
Release Date: 2003-10-14

Tracks:

  1. Should I Ever Love Again
  2. Keep On churnin'
  3. I'm Blue
  4. Tamale Man
  5. Combination For Love
  6. Blue Monday
  7. Ooh Wee
  8. Rock House
  9. Peace Of Mind
  10. Ain't No Use
  11. I Wanna Know
  12. You're Gonna Make Me Cry
  13. Alley Cat
  14. Act Right
  15. Rock House (Reprise)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A MUST HAVE!.......2003-11-24

This is a must have CD! Full of musical richness as well as Duffy's rich, powerful and incredibly versatile voice. From the the soulful start to the rocking finish, this CD will hook you on all tracks. The band is tight and is the perfect vehicle to showcase Duffy's sound. Not only is this CD fun to listen to, it will have you tapping your toes - unless you are up and dancing! If you are not able to catch Duffy live in the Portland area (which I would highly recommend), then this is the next best thing!!!

5 out of 5 stars Amazing energy and emotion.......2003-11-23

I have had the rare honor and privilege of hearing Duffy Bishop and her band perform live. So I was curious to see if the amazing energy and emotion that she brings to her live performance would possibly translate to her new CD - Ooh Wee. I was not disappointed and would highly recommend it.

From the first time I heard Duffy sing, I knew she was something special. Not "just" a singer, but one with a tremendously versatile singing voice - from impossibly low tones that make you tremble to powerful heights that bring out the goosebumps. She can sing with wild, emotional abandon, yet total musical control. When Duffy Bishop sings, you believe what this woman is singing. She is backed by a phenomenal band on this CD - fantastic guitar, piano and Hammond organ solos and backup abound throughout. Tight and rich vocal background harmonies on Act Right, You're Gonna Make Me Cry and I'm Blue make you want to listen again and again. You find your whole body movin' to Alley Cat and Rock House.

Buy this CD - it's a great one.

5 out of 5 stars Amazing.......2003-11-08

Ooh Wee! is awesome from beginning to end. You will be swept away by Duffy's soulful vocals on Combination for Love and Ain't No Use. Then you'll be up dancing to Rock House and Keep on Churnin, a lovely little ditty about dairy products (wink). Do yourself a favor and buy this CD. You won't regret it.
Leapers & Sleepers
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Superb portrait of British blues singer's early development
Leapers & Sleepers
Duffy Power
Manufacturer: Rpm Records UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006C2KN
Release Date: 2004-04-05

Tracks:

  1. Cupid's Bow
  2. There You Go Again (Stereo)
  3. Times Are Getting Tougher Than Tough (Stereo)
  4. It Ain't Necessarily So (Stereo)
  5. If I Get Lucky Someday (Stereo)
  6. I Saw Her Standing There (Stereo)
  7. I Saw Her Standing There
  8. Farewell Baby
  9. Shake Rattle And Roll (Stereo)
  10. What's I'd Say (Stereo)
  11. I Got A Woman (Stereo)
  12. Hey Girl
  13. Woman Made Trouble
  14. I'm Sitting On Top Of The World
  15. Parchman Farm
  16. Tired, Broke And Busted
  17. I Don't Care
  18. Where Am I
  19. Money Honey (Stereo)
  20. Lawdy Miss Clawdy (Stereo)

Tracks:

  1. Love's Gonna Go
  2. There's No Living Without Your Loving
  3. She Don't Know
  4. I'm So Glad You're Mine
  5. Dollar Mamie
  6. Little Boy Blue
  7. Little Girl
  8. Mary Open The Door
  9. Hound Dog
  10. Rags And Old Iron
  11. Just Stay Blue
  12. Davy O'Brien (Leave That Baby Alone)
  13. July Tree
  14. Take It Smoothly

Album Description

2002 compilation for British blues-rock artist who began his career as a teen idol in the early sixties. Disc one features material from 1962-64, including his first session for Parlophone, singles & unreleased session recordings. Disc two features material from 1965-67, including two singles & unreleased sessions.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Superb portrait of British blues singer's early development.......2002-11-01

This excellent set starts at the beginning of Duffy Power's "freedom" from the Larry Parnes pop merry-go-round (in 1962). Included are a string of great performances with the early Graham Bond band circa 1963. That means with Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker and John McLaughlin, folks. You should hear what he and the band do with "I Saw Her Standing There." His vocal style was still relatively callow at that point but by the end of the first disc (1964), the full Duffy Power vocal sound had evolved. The second disc reprises a good deal of material found on "Just Say Blue" but includes worthwhile additions and ends with a singularly inappropriate single from 1967--Duffy's desperate bid to get a hit.

This set is a fine companion-piece to the deleted Edsel anthology "Little Boy Blue" which consists of nothing but Power's fantastic self-produced recordings from 1964 to 1967. Indeed, if you own both that set and this one, you will have everything Power did from 1962 through 1967--arguably his most inspired years.

As is so typical of RPM sets, the sound is first rate. Power contributes to the annotations.
Bottled Oddities
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Duffy's the best!
Bottled Oddities
The Duffy Bishop Band
Manufacturer: Burnside
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000003BMO
Release Date: 1994-11-08

Tracks:

  1. Evil
  2. Reckless Blues
  3. Zibbida Zabbida Zalhody-Hody Zuma Zoo
  4. As Life Goes On
  5. Take Me Down
  6. Chord With Me Henry
  7. Walkin' Round In Circles
  8. Tell Me Why
  9. Louisiana Flood
  10. Come On Out
  11. Bath Of Love
  12. Lonely
  13. Fall Right Down
  14. Ten Minute Kiss
  15. My House

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Duffy's the best!.......2000-02-13

This contains some of Duffy's best work, and if you're not already a fan it's a great place to start. Many of the tracks on Bottled Oddities are now Duffy Bishop standards including "Ten Minute Kiss," "Chord With Me Henry," and "Bath Of Love."
Jazz My Soul: Jazz Explorers Play The Music Of Tim Duffy
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    Jazz My Soul: Jazz Explorers Play The Music Of Tim Duffy
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    Manufacturer: Rhythm Dynamics
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD
    ASIN: B000R7LFC8

    Product Description

    12-track CD on Rhythm Dynamics, 2007.
    I Love My Friends
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • A Disc Dabbled with Despair and Buoyant Pop
    • Something Good, indeed...
    • Mr. Duffy Does It Again...and again...
    • Why isn't this guy famous/ a god?!
    • Duffy does it again
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    Stephen Duffy
    Manufacturer: Cooking Vinyl
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0000089BZ
    Release Date: 2006-02-06

    Tracks:

    1. Tune In
    2. Eucharist
    3. 17
    4. Lover's Beware
    5. You Are
    6. The Deal
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    Album Description

    1998 album for the Cooking Vinyl label by this one-time member of Duran Duran. Contains 13 brand new tracks, including 'One Day One Of These Fucks Will Change Your Life'and the single '17'.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars A Disc Dabbled with Despair and Buoyant Pop .......2007-03-21

    Wow, five star reviews all around for this disc. I have to join the club.

    This time around Duffy's joined by Aimee Mann and Andy Partridge on several songs. There's a great mix here of dark self-observation (usually by Duffy, his six string, and little, if any, accompaniment) and buoyant pop. "What If I Fell in Love with You?" is a standout track that fades out in a smoky haze of guitar effects and hippychick vocals. (Get out the lava lamp!) Then the disc segues into "Something Good," a jaunty, Beatles (It's Getting Better), Small Faces, Blur (circa 1996) number with a brief a capella ending.

    It's not all Sugar High, though - "The Postcard" and "Autopsy" ground the album in dark moodiness.

    Clever lyrics, great arrangements...a masterful and criminally ignored recording.

    5 out of 5 stars Something Good, indeed..........2006-06-09

    This is an amazing album, from start to finish, full of melodies, hooks, and some darkly beautiful moments. Duffy remains one of the best singer/songwriters of all time. Buy this.

    5 out of 5 stars Mr. Duffy Does It Again...and again..........2003-02-18

    Is there no end to this man's talent and creativity? Fortunately for us, it seems as if there isn't. Having been a fan of Stephen's folk-pop mastery in The Lilac Time since the late 80's, I must tell you that this (and all of his) edgier guitar pop sounds just as natural, as organic, and as beautiful as any of his TLT work. No songs will be skipped on this CD, I assure you....if you are a fan of XTC, Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe, Matthew Sweet, etc. you must own this album. Like the aforementioned artists, Stephen's work takes a perfectly modern stance while firmly shaking hands with the more "vintage" sounds of previous eras. If you need it in Beatlespeak, think Rubber Soul/Revolver. Just get it, and anything else of his you can get your hands on. OK?

    5 out of 5 stars Why isn't this guy famous/ a god?!.......1999-04-06

    Duffy is the Big Star of the current generation. soon, we will hear how bands were influenced by this little-known genius. Any other Duffy fans out there?!?! Everytime i see something like Korn on MTV, i wonder if melody and brillant lyrics are "out". I guess so.

    5 out of 5 stars Duffy does it again.......1998-11-19

    For anyone wanting to get into music that is extremely accessible and yet vastly underrated, this is an album for you. It has been way too long since the release of Music in Colours, and I was wondering what happened to this 80s wunderkind...but he has produced a very balanced album with some great tracks, and the hallmarks of Lilac Time (great lyrics) and catchy Britpop melodies are stronger than ever. It was certainly gonna be difficult to follow up on Music in Colours given the great combo of Duffy and Nigel Kennedy, but there is no doubt in my mind that this album is as good, if not better. Certainly recent involvement in writing songs for Canadian band Crash Test Dummies shows through. A definite buy.

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