Exodus

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Michael W. Smith's Rocketown label has delivered Exodus, a praise and worship release featuring the likes of DC Talk, Jars of Clay, Sixpence None the Richer, Chris Rice, and Smitty himself, to name a few. Sandwiched between the opening and closing tracks written by Smith, you'll find several Christian pop gems: "My Will" by DC Talk, "Needful Hands" by Jars, and Sixpence's "Brighten My Heart." Smith fans will remember "Agnus Dei" from the Go West Young Man album but will be intrigued by the harder-edge version from Third Day. The release is nearly seamless as one artist flows to another, thanks to Smitty and his Rocketown colleagues. But it's the joyous songs that make this release worthy of its 1999 Dove Award for Special Event Album of the Year. -- Michael Lyttle

Tracks:

Natural Mystic
So Much Things To Say
Guiltiness
The Heathen
Exodus
Jamming
Waiting In Vain
Turn Your Lights Down Low
Three Little Birds
One Love/People Get Ready
Jamming (Long Version)
Punky Reggae Party (Long Version)

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In 1999, Exodus was rightfully voted by the most important album of the 20th century by Time magazine. This is the visionary Bob Marley's masterpiece, a concept album that distills the myriad experiences of both our daily lives and collective unconsciousness into 46 minutes of aural perfection.

Exodus has been flawlessly remastered from the original recordings and showcases what is probably the Wailers' tightest recorded performance. The initial notes of the album's opening track, "Natural Mystic," fade up from a deep silence, giving the listener the impression that the music generates from within a continuum of the past, present, and future. The first half of Exodus bears witness to Marley's shift in focus away from the mundane problems of Babylon existence and toward a greater understanding of vital universal truths. The second half features songs such as "Jamming" and "Waiting in Vain," which take a gently wistful look at the more interpersonal aspects of human relations. --Rebecca Levine

Customer Reviews:

Iconic! Simply unmissable!.......2007-06-07

I watched a TV documentary the other night about the making of this album and it was a spellbinding hour and a half. Apparently, Bob had to flee Jamaica for the UK after an assassination attempt and ended up living in London for a year. It was during this year that this phenomenal album was recorded. I've owned it for over 20 years now - first on cassette, then on vinyl and finally on CD - and I had no clue that this was so.

The album was released in 1977. It was the year of the Queen's Silver Jubilee but Britain was in a very bad place, the seeds of Thatcherism and the heartless 80s had already been sown and Punk ruled the airwaves. I lived a very sheltered life as a teenager and so it wasn't until 1979 when I went away to boarding school, that I finally get to hear the album in its entirety. It was a true revelation. I heard it on (what was then) a new invention my peers and I called a "hi-fi system" owned by an older student and I remember hearing the percussion on "Jamming" and being transfixed. No exaggeration; I was literally hypnotised.

The album is faultless with pristine production by Bob and The Wailers. From the minute the first strains of "Natural Mystic" fade in, through the accusatory "Guiltiness", on to the revolutionary title track, the slow jams "Waiting In Vain" & "Turn Your Lights Down Low", on to the optimitic "Three Little Birds" and right to the end of "One Love/People Get Ready", there is not a single note out of place. Each song, a potential hit single, (7 of the 10 songs on the original album were actually hits here in the UK) has a vibrant, totally relevant message - especially for a black teenager living in 70s UK, and Bob's primary ethos of peace & love have stayed with me ever since. That being said, this is the album that began to open my young eyes to the oppression and injustice that already surrounded me. The idea that music wasn't simply for entertainment or escapism but could inspire thought, behaviour and attitude change as well as activism, was new and very appealing.

And this was also the album that turned Bob from an international reggae star into a global prophet. Setting everything about Rastafarianism (respectfully) to one side, Bob the man and the music he made, the message he spread, have always educated and enthralled me in equal measure and always will. When I think about what are for me, consummately iconic, influential and superb recordings and I think about such albums as Miles Davis' Kind of Blue, John Coltane's A Love Supreme, Stevie Wonder's Songs in the Key of Life, Michael Jackson's Off the Wall, Pink Floyd's The Wall (Deluxe Packaging Digitally Remastered) and Radiohead's OK Computer, I also, immediately, think of Bob Marley's "Exodus". My life was definitely not the same after listening to it and now that I fully understand the story behind it, I hold the album in even higher esteem.

Whether this is Marley's best piece of work or not is, I guess, a matter of personal opinion and will always be open to debate. What is beyond doubt, is that it is my favourite Bob Marley album and I am proud and honoured to make this my 200th review on amazon.com. I'm a bit of a purist so I prefer the version I have which does not have the two extra tracks (though I have both on 12" single) but they are definitely worth having. As such, this is the version to get. There'll no doubt be a '30th anniversary edition' knocking around before too long as well.

Excellent album!.......2007-05-30

I'm not really a reggae fan, but I love Stevie Wonder. I thus decided to give Bob Marley a chance. I must say this album can really get you hooked on this kind of music. Songs are witty, rhythmic and memorable. It is one of the best albums to jog along with. Bob Marley is definitely one of the more interesting artists of recent times.

Bob Marley on TOP!!.......2007-03-27

I was living on the island of St. Thomas in 1977 when I first heard this recording. I was on a beautiful beach, drinking those powerful rum punch drinks. Someone played the first song, "Natural Mystic" and for me, it was like being transported to another time dimension. The musical cadence and beauty of the song just captured me. I was instantly hooked to Bob Marley's music. The entire album has a quality to it that has made it one of the true classics in music. Not one bad track on the entire set. Played with passion and love by one of the greats, the main "rude boy" himself, Robert "Bob" Marley.

My First Marley Album and Arguably the Best One!.......2007-01-14

From personal experience, I can say that if you are trying to get into Bob Marley, start with this album! Let me start out with this: A lot of people(and I used to be one of them) say that all of Bob's songs sound the same. I have learned, from actually listening to his songs thoroughly, that that is an ignorant statement. Yes, the guitar does sound the same on 98% of the songs. But I have come to learn that the guitar in Reggae is just like the drums are in others genres of music; it keeps the beat. If it didn't sound like it does in every song, then it WOULDN'T be Reggae. The appreciation comes when you listen to how the song is built up around the guitar part; the horns, the keys/piano, and especially the BASS.
Now that I've said my part, I'll talk about the album. This is, from start to finish, an excellent album. If I were to be completely honest, it took a long time for it to grow on me. But once it did, it became my favorite Bob album. It is so emotional, and it contains my second favorite Bob song "Waiting in Vain." This album is also special because I believe that this was the first recording on which Marley knew he had cancer and was dying. To make music with this much passion and make your 5 best albums(Exodus-Confrontation) AFTER you know that you have cancer deserves a hell of a lot of admiration if you ask me. Anyway, don't take my word for it, buy this album. If you don't like this one, chances are you won't really like any other Bob Marley. But if you do like this, every recording after this one is also excellent. This is not to say that all the pre-Exodus albums aren't good, but they are very different than this one.
In short, if you are trying to get to know Bob Marley's music, you should:
1)Know how to appreciate Reggae music
2)Start with this album, and if you like it, then
3)Buy any/all albums AFTER this one (Kaya-Confrontation)
4)Then move on to the ealier albums

One of Marley's best.......2006-11-20

You'll need this album, along with Burnin' it's Bob Marley's best. So Much Things to Say is a throwaway. The rest? Natural Mystic; the Heathen and Guiltiness are all good. But everything from the militant-yet-danceable title track on is pure gold. As I have mentioned, I love the title song; Jammin' is a classic, and possibly my favorite Bob Marley song; though Waiting in Vain, the perfect love song, gives it a run for its money. You don't hear much about the sexy slow jam Turn Your Down Lights Low, a damn shame since it alone is worth the price of the disc even if you have a greatest hits. And if you can resist smiling after hearing Three Little Birds and One Love/People Get Ready, you're obviously jaded, cynical and have lost all faith in humanity (I'm not QUITE there yet). It's too bad they didn't include Punky Reggae Party on the normal album, instead sticking it on as a bonus track, since it's arguably better than any songs on the normal album - no mean feat, let me add! Make sure to buy this ASAP.

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Eh, It's Okay
We really enjoyed hearing all of the old movie themes
Outstanding Film Music
An Interesting and Gratifying Volume 1
Fantastic collection of movie music

Hollywood's Greatest Hits, Vol. 1

Manufacturer: Telarc
ProductGroup: Music
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Hollywood's Greatest Hits, Vol. 2
Simply the Best Movie Themes
Great Movie Love Themes: Five Star Collection
Paramount 90th Anniversary Collection: Scores
Beautiful Hollywood

ASIN: B000003CUW
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

20th Century Fox Fanfare
Overture From Captain Blood
Tara's Theme From Gone With the Wind
Parade Of The Charioteers From Ben Hur
Theme From Exodus
Lara's Theme From Doctor Zhivago
Theme From Lawrence Of Arabia
Love Theme From Romeo And Juliet
Theme From Goldfinger
Theme From Love Story
Theme From A Summer Place
Theme From Jaws
Theme From The Summer Of '42
Theme From Rocky
Theme From Terms Of Endearment
Main Theme From Out Of Africa
Theme From Chariots Of Fire

Customer Reviews:

Eh, It's Okay.......2007-04-24

For those that purchase soundtrack collages to have a variety of songs and themes, then this is good for you. Unfortunately, these tracks didn't have the signature Erich Kunzel version of the songs as he had on other soundtrack mix CDs. It was more like just that, a mix CD of different soundtracks and scores. However, it was a good buy in the fact that the tracks chosen had excellent sound quality and a sense of harmony.

We really enjoyed hearing all of the old movie themes.......2005-09-30

we put this CD in on a long road trip. We played a guessing game as to which one knew the movie. The music was excellent.

Outstanding Film Music.......2005-09-10

This is an outstanding collection of film music. The sound is qulity is very good. The selections cover a good range from various film genres and time periods. I like this CD.

An Interesting and Gratifying Volume 1.......2005-08-22

Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops' interpretation of film scores on this first tribute to Hollywood is somewhat a mixed bag. A SUMMER PLACE was beautifully executed and true to the nature of this sensitive film that was made during a time of innocence. The BEN HUR, CAPTAIN BLOOD and OUT OF AFRICA selections were good. The interpretation of GOLDFINGER was a rather bizarre and blatantly bombastic exercise in overkill. This is a good CD for me because of the A SUMMER PLACE selection.

Fantastic collection of movie music.......2001-02-13

Erich Kunzel and The Cincinnati Pops never fail to disappoint. This is a rousing stirring collection of overtures and themes from some of Hollywood's biggest films. And what better piece to start off the album than the "20th Century Fox Fanfare". A lot, if not all, of these pieces will be familiar to movie lovers. Who can resist the beautiful "Love Theme from Romeo & Juliet" or the "Theme from Love Story". Then there's the heart pumping "Theme from Jaws" and the "Theme from Rocky". This is a terrific album, and belongs, not just in a music fans collection, but also a movie lovers.

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Rockers must own this
What will they evolve into next? Something even more awesome I bet.
I love this album
Clutch Writes Rock album?
Musical Evolution

Robot Hive: Exodus
Clutch
Manufacturer: Drt
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ASIN: B0009NSE1K
Release Date: 2005-06-21

Tracks:

The Incomparable Mr. Flannery
Burning Beard
Gullah
Mice And Gods
Pulaski Skyway
Never Be Moved
10001110101
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Tripping The Alarm
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Who's Been Talking?

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Clutch continues its seemingly endless string of awesome albums with the flawless Robot Hive/Exodus. Opening with deep-fried "The Incomparable Mr. Flannery" and closing with a Tom Waits-esqe cover of Howlin' Wolf's "Who's Been Talking?," Robot clearly demonstrates, once again, Clutch's remarkable musical diversity. Clutch's solid, trademark grooves have as much in common with Gov't Mule as they do with Black Sabbath and Grand Funk Railroad, and their ability to ooze instant classics such as the thunderous "Burning Beard" and the highly danceable "Gullah" is uncanny. Throughout, vocalist/guitarist Neil Fallon sings with a whisky-throated swagger that calls to mind the raw power of AC/DC's Bon Scott tempered with the R&B inflections of Grand Funk's Mark Farner. This blend is particularly evident on the foot-stomping "Never Be Moved." Neil might be the one hard rock vocalist capable of maneuvering with the ill ease of a hip-hop MC, crafting lyrics that are humorous and wise--one of the many gifts that help place Clutch in a class of its own, and a large part of what makes Robot Hive/Exodus a contemporary classic. --Jedd Beaudoin

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Customer Reviews:

Rockers must own this.......2007-05-30

If you like (Pepper Keenan's) C.O.C., or old Blackfoot, or Black Sabbath, you will love this record. Do not hesitiate,just buy it. They are unique; I simply mention those other bands as a reference point musically (although Clutch does not sound like any particular one of them, they truly created their own sound!). Chock full of incredible riffage and fantastic lyrics as usual. After long overlooking them, Clutch has become my new favorite band, thanks to their unflinching dedication and musicianship. If you do not know them but like hard rock with attitude and yes--humor, buy this and just pres PLAY. :headbanger:

What will they evolve into next? Something even more awesome I bet........2007-03-26

I write this review in anticipation of their upcoming album in hopes of helping to convince even more people to give this awesome but woefully overlooked band a chance.

Can a band be heavy, hard rockin', clever, thoughtful, bluesy, and even a bit funky all at once. Absolutely!
This is what Clutch has evolved into and I fully anticipate even more positive evolution to come. This is a band that could at one time certainly be classified as metal that began to recognize their strengths and gravitated towards a different sound without compromising their music at all.

Robot Hive / Exodus continues that evolution in several ways, first the keyboard sounds are much more integrated into this album than before, second the bass playing and drumming are allowed to be even funkier and third the blues infuences are even more prominent this time (the last two tracks are straight ahead blues).
None of this is to say that these guys don't still rock hard. There are plenty of hard rockin' numbers to be found on this disk.

This album like the previous Blast tyrant could be classified as a concept album in that there is pretty much a consistant lyrical theme through the album. This time it involves a robot society and the various happenings within it (which could be interpreted several ways). The lyrics are as usual for Clutch very clever and thoughtful and many tracks have themes couched in what could be classified as religious terms.

In the end this record like pretty much all Clutch albums just plain rocks. It invites you to shout and/or sing along as well as think a little bit.
Give Clutch a try, I don't think you'll be dissapointed.

I love this album.......2007-02-20

This album rules. Almost as good as their self titled album. Can't wait to hear their new album that's being released in march.

Clutch Writes Rock album?.......2006-07-30

Robot Hive/Exodus has eclipsed everything Clutch have ever done in my opinion. I am a metal fan who has always though to myself "Rock is Dead". This album has made me rethink that-there is a colorful resurgence of rock music in the "hard" music genres right now.

Of all the other bands making Hard Rock music, C! are the kings right now.

Musical Evolution.......2006-06-04

I have been listening to Clutch since I first heard of them back in 1996. Bands like this are very big in the MidWest, and I have to tell you that this is one of my favorite. I think one of the things that have most impressed me about Clutch is that they have evolved thier music without changing thier musical identity. I have seen them go from hard core "Death Metal" (Impetus) to what I can only call "Funk Rock" (Elephant Riders). On this album in particular, they have a good mix of bad-@$$ riffs and funky bass lines. 100011 is probably one of the best examples of this. Most of the bands that I listen to have bad-@$$ riffs and just mediocre lyrics, but Clutch is the execption. Not only do they sound good, but thier lyrics are fresh and smart (see Blast Tyrant, Easy with that Mic). Anyways, if you don't already own all of Clutches albums (which you probably don't if you are reading this review), start out with either this album or the self titled album and then go from there. If you do own all of Clutches other albums, this one is a difinite "must have". I like this album a lot better than Elephant Riders and Blast Tyrant, but not as much as TNSL and Clutch. Hope this helped you out. Rock on!

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ESSENTIAL Thrash Record
Bonded by Blood
Old School 80's Thrash Baby!!
Top 3 of Thrash
BONDED BY THRASH....

Bonded by Blood
Exodus
Manufacturer: Relativity
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ASIN: B000003C4K
Release Date: 1989-10-06

Tracks:

Bonded by Blood
Exodus
And Then There Were None
Lesson in Violence
Metal Command
Piranha
No Love
Deliver Us to Evil
Strike of the Beast
And Then There Were None [Live][*]
Lesson in Violence [Live][*]

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ESSENTIAL Thrash Record.......2007-06-19

Exodus, in my opinion, do not get the credit that they deserve. They tend to get overlooked when talking about thrash metal bands, probably because they weren't as well-known as the more influential groups like Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, or Anthrax. However, I like to credit Exodus as being a TRUE thrash metal band through and through. For instance, Metallica changed when the 90s hit. The image, the attitude, the music; they all were altered drastically due to probably fame and popularity. Anthrax and Megadeth as well changed their purposes for rocking, the former mixing rap and metal (yuck) and the latter wanting that #1 spot ever so bad (with Countdown to Extinction) and also making a commercialized pop-metal album called Risk. They were losing their edge, conforming if you will, to the demands of popularity, success, and commercial status.

But not Exodus. No, these guys were pure metal dirtbags from their rotted black teeth to their fungus-infected toenails. Never did they falter, never did they conform to the wishes of the media. Exodus' front man for this album, Paul Bailoff, in fact, was probably thee biggest metalhead of thrash, maybe surpassed only by Cliff Burton. His voice, if you've never heard him, is very unique for a thrash singer. He reminds me of Tom Araya from Slayer in the menacing way he presents the vocals and he's also similar to James Hetfield a little, cause he uses that screechy, high-pitched vocal style straight from the throat. The guy would go up to people wearing glam metal shirts, tear `em up, and wear them around his arm like trophies for God's sake; how metal is that? Anyway, this underrated band can not be tossed away like some ratty hair metal t-shirt (whoops). Bonded by Blood is easily a top-10 necessity if you wanna get into thrash metal and will be remembered by thrashers for years to come.

Many people deem Exodus' guitar riffs generic and ordinary (most likely for the sole reason of raw production), but truthfully Exodus' riffs have a great deal of substance to them and pack heavy punches. How can any metalhead NOT headbang to the main riff of "And Then There Were None"? I mean, the first few measures of the riff draw you in tight, but then the pounding drums come in and then you really can't stand still. And of course you got Paul reaching into the bowels of Hell and expressing some real malignant images as well, so really the whole bit's just unadulterated thrash. Oh, and if want catchy riffs just get an earful of the title track, "Exodus", or a little dose of "Piranha", which has a brief but driving drum intro, one of my favorite verse riffs that has sort of a Jon Schaffer (from Iced Earth) touch going, and some wicked-a$$ solos which ice the cake.

"Bonded by Blood" not only contains a catchy riff, but the chorus is insanely memorable and a great shout-along, on which Bailoff really delivers. "A Lesson in Violence" and "Metal Command" are fast-paced metal blasts with menacing vocals from Paul and driving, in-your-face thrash riffs; both add a great deal to the album. The solo on "Metal Command" is quite noodly and soaring as well, and the chorus on "Lesson in Violence" is definitely a highlight. "No Love" opens with an acoustic passage showcasing Exodus' classical side, but in no time, another infectious riff creeps up and we have another amazing song on our hands. "Deliver Us to Evil" is somewhat epic (7:10 long) and is one of the best off the album. Paul's vocals are awesome on this track and the chorus is something special too. Last but never least, the closer, "Strike of the Beast" ends the album off on an incredible note. This number has great gang vocals at the chorus and some more evil vocals from Paul.

So Bonded By Blood, while not THEE most influential thrash record, can not be taken lightly nor can it be disregarded. Yes Triple B might not be as good as more "classic" thrash albums (Master of Puppets, Peace Sells, Reign in Blood) but ask almost any diehard thrash fan, and they'll tell you, Bonded By Blood is a must have and essential for any metalheads collection.

Bonded by Blood.......2007-05-12

Vocals are terrible, they are more like talking instead of singing. I'm selling the CD because it is so bad.

Old School 80's Thrash Baby!!.......2007-01-23

Words just can't describe how great Exodus's debut album "Bonded by Blood" really is. I mean this is without a doubt one of the greatest thrash metal albums of the 80's. Whenever I listen to this album, I always get a serious kick of adrenaline rush. I mean this album is just heavy, fast, crazy, take no BS, in your face, headbanging old school thrash from start to finish. "Bonded by Blood" of course would be the first and only Exodus album with Paul Baloff on vocals. His vocals on here are just angry and all out pissed off throughout. Gary Holt and Rick Hunolt are very awesome guitarists. These guys rip right through your skin with wild thrashing riffs, and crazy fast dualing solos like a race car driver going 100 miles per hour. Rob McKillop's bass is pretty good, and Tom Hunting's drumming is just fast and all out merciless. Every song on here is just full of fast, crazy, thrashing heaviness, and very mosh pit worthy as well, including "Bonded by Blood", "Exodus", "Piranha", "Metal Command", "And Then There Were None", "Strike of the Beast", and of course "A Lesson in Violence" which is wihtout question one of Exodus's best songs ever and a true I DON'T GIVE A CRAP attitude like anthem as well. There's also some bonus live versions of "And Then There Were None", and "A Lesson in Violence" too. Bottom Line is this, if you're looking for some old school 80's thrash metal to just bang your head like freakin crazy, then by all means, you must own this album. LONG LIVE EXODUS!! R.I.P. PAUL BALOFF!!
Jeremy's song ratings:
1. Bonded by Blood - 5/5
2. Exodus - 5/5
3. And Then There Were None - 5/5
4. A Lesson in Violence - 5/5
5. Metal Command - 5/5
6. Piranha - 5/5
7. No Love - 5/5
8. Deliver us to Evil - 5/5
9. Strike of the Beast - 5/5
10. And Then There Were None (Live Bonus Track) - 5/5
11. A Lesson in Violence (Live Bonus Track) - 5/5

Top 3 of Thrash .......2006-07-01

Around 1984, thrash metal was born as the b*stard child of Motorhead (Overkill, 1979), the Dead Kennedys (Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables, 1980), Venom (Welcome to Hell, 1981) and Metallica (Kill em All, 1983). Three albums can be seen as defining this genre: Exodus' "Bonded by Blood" (recorded in 1984), Destruction's "Infernal Overkill" (1985) and Slayer's "Reign in Blood" (1986).

Going beyond the more 'civilised' speed/thrash metal of NWOBHM-influenced US bands like Metallica, Anthrax and Megadeth, 'real' thrash metal was characterized by a very straightforward, aggressive and more black metal & hardcore punk influenced style. You might say that Exodus contributed the basic song blueprints and overall brutality to thrash metal; Destruction provided a unique combination of intelligent, intricate songwriting and sheer intensity (the US market, mostly ignorant of the European scene, had to wait for Death Angel to deliver this kind of combo); and with Slayer everything culminated into the Reign in Blood landmark that is still the major achievement of the genre.

"Bonded by Blood" is basically one adrenalin rush from start to finish. Most songs are great, and often even quite memorable if you listen to them one by one ("And then there were none", "Lesson in Violence", "Metal Command, "Strike of the Beast", ..) but on the album they blend into such a rollercoaster of excitement and aggression, that after the album is over it's hard to remember any particular highlights.

With this head start, Exodus was predicted a rosy future among the very greats of metal. Alas, the over-the-top-but-in-a-stupid-kind-of-way lyrics already testified of the not-too-sane state of mind of singer Paul Bailoff, and in effect he was kicked out soon after making this first album. After this, Exodus reverted to a more normal but also much more boring approach, making "Bonded By Blood" the only must-have album in their discography until today.

BONDED BY THRASH...........2006-01-06

This is the debut album of one of the greatest thrash metal bands ever which is Exodus. If you just started to listen to metal you might propely be more familar with the albums Tempo Of The Damned or Shovel Head Kill Machine but this album is one million times better than those two albums put together. The music is so fast and crazy. I can't believe that kirk Hammet left Exodus and now Exodus is like way more popular than Metallica. The song Bonded By Blood is one of my favorite songs by Exodus.

The lyrics to me are no different than any of the four original Metallica or Megadeth albums which means that they are good. The lyrics fit the music perfect and the lyrics and the music are so complexed.

This is just as good as Metallica or Megadeth. Exodus to me is underated a little. They are like five times better than anything you hear on television or the radio. The most impressive song on this album to me is Strike Of The Beast. I hope that Exodus plan on releasing more albums like a year or two in the future seeing that they just released Shovel Head Kill Machine.

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Gold's gold.
Beautiful & moving music! Not to be missed!

Exodus - Original Soundtrack

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ASIN: B00005QXCR
Release Date: 2001-11-06

Tracks:

Theme Of Exodus
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Karen
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Gold's gold........2006-03-08

Ernest Gold's early version of this (main theme) tune was always a favorite of mine and it practically became Ferrante and Tiecher's theme recording (their piano version being quite good also!). However, here, you get "variations" of the music, compliments of The Sinfonia of London Orchestra, definitely classical, definitely contemporary, definitely melodic. While the background isn't exactly silent as you would find on a DDD CD recording, it's still acceptable and maybe even adds to the ambiance of what this recording is all about and the era in which the tracks were laid. I listen to it quite often. My only fault with the CD is that it's a little shyer in length than most soundtracks -- but it is what it is. Highly reccommended!

Beautiful & moving music! Not to be missed!.......2003-08-03

I can't believe that I am the first person to review such an excellent soundtrack! What can I say except that the title track, "Theme of Exodus", is probably the most beautiful piece written for a movie and the rest of the album is not far behind. Track 10 "Conspiracy" is another interesting piece with the authentic Israeli and Arabic music. Track 12 "Dawn" is one of the most dark and foreboding film pieces that I have ever heard, it definitely more than captures the mood of the scene.

The soundtrack definitely stands on its own, infact, in some ways I found the music to be understated or at very low volume levels in the movie, which for the time period of the early 60's strikes me as unsusual. I thought that the music would be more prominent, similar to one of its cotempoaries such as "Lawrence of Arabia"

I can definitely hear the inspiration for later soundtracks in this album. I believe that Basil Poledouris must have gotten some inspiration for "Conan the Barbarian" from the title track -if you have any interest to do so, listen to the two and I bet you will hear the similiarity also.

Tracks:

Opening
Devil Inside
Exodus ' 04
The Workout
Easy Breezy
Tippy Toe
Hotel Lobby
Animato
Crossover Interlude
Kremlin Dusk
You Make Me Want To Be A Man
Wonder 'Bout
Let Me Give You My Love
About Me

Customer Reviews:

It's just a matter of taste.......2007-07-14

While many of her Japanese's works fans got seriously disappointed with this album, I must give Utada a credit for making this kind of album.

Having followed her career since her debut in 1999, I must say that Utada has never really lost her artistry craft both in her Japanese works and here, in Exodus.
I know what most people complain about the album is that its somewhat "cheesy and plain-simple lyrics" (which is a huge departure from her thoughtful, yet emotive Japanese lyrics), but I strangely enjoy these songs.

What I love about this album is its ethereal ambiance that really blows my mind. I don't know for other people, but I just love it! Most notably on "Devil Inside", which indeed is a club-banger, "Exodus '04", "Kremlin Dusk" and "Animato" with their ambient-inspired beats, "Tippy Toe", love the fast-paced vocal styling here, "Hotel Lobby", and "You Make me want to be a man". The unique lyrical themes on "Tippy Toe" (about an affair) and "Hotel Lobby" (about prostitution) become instantly overshadowed by the somewhat mindless lyrics on "Easy Breezy", "Let Me Give you My Love" and "The Workout".

All I can say is, this album is definitely NOT for those of you seeking lyrical depth. It's more about the music and the overall mind-pumping electronic feel to most of the album. Although this may have been viewed as a misstep by many of her fans, for me, Exodus is still a great work...another topnotch album since "Deep River" and most recently "Ultra Blue".

Surprised by all the high ratings.......2007-07-12

I've been in Japan for 7 years now, and fell in love with Utada Hikaru after seeing her video for Traveling (now on the album Deep River) and was just totally mesmerized by her. But, liking Utada Hikaru was a surprise for me at first, since I'd heard her earlier (best-selling) stuff before and had written her off as over-rated, with a weak voice that would never have made it in the U.S. It was no surprise to me to find out that before she became the queen of Japanese popular music she had in fact tried to make it in the U.S. first and failed. She just didn't strike me as having the solid star-quality voice needed for huge success outside of Japan.

What amazed me by Traveling, and Hikari, and Sakura Drops, and Letters and pretty much every song on the album Deep River, was that she had totally found the perfect music for her voice. It wasn't that her voice was suddenly awesome, it was just that her voice fit the music which fit her charming character perfectly-- it was a golden package. Just awesome.

So, I bought Exodus when it first came out here without hearing a single song on it. Listened to it once, was shocked and dismayed, and put it away for more than 2 years. Not only was it nothing like her newer Japanese songs that I totally loved, it struck me as a bold essay into new territory that just didn't fit her at all. Now, I respect artists who don't want to be pigeon-holed into a single sound. But a lot of artists simply don't sound as good in every situation, and Utada Hikaru is one of them. Not only do her English lyrics lack the charm and poignancy of her Japanese lyrics (which I do understand), some of the lyrics on Exodus are downright embarrassing. Which surprises me given that she was raised in America and is fluent in English. And then there's the raw fact that when she pushes her voice too far in the wrong direction, it just doesn't fly. And she does that a fair amount on Exodus, too. Well, last month, I dusted Exodus off and have listened to it a number of times since then. And I have to admit some of the songs are pretty good/catchy, they're just not the quality (in every sense) of her newer Japanese songs.

And you know what? I just bought her newest Japanese album Ultra Blue... and remember that perfect style of hers on Deep River? It's back, and she sounds great! So, if you want to hear her best stuff, skip this album and get Deep River and Ultra Blue. Better yet, get a collection of her music videos from those two albums and be prepared to be truly enchanted.

The moral of the story is, there's too much genuinely good music in the world to give mediocre albums high ratings just because you don't want to be mean.

Insert Remark Here.......2007-06-14

I have to be honest that the first time I heard this album all the way through it through me off without Japanese vocals. I'm very attached to J-Pop and to hear it without the proper lingo was most disconcerting. Yet on my first visit to the album I fell in love with song 5 "Easy Breezy", and after a fashion I listened to the rest of the album again and began to fall in love with it. Granted some of the songs are better than others, but as a whole Hikaru Utada delivers above and beyond what we could expect of her. The only negative thing I can say about it is; too bad she's married. Oye!

Good English album, but hardly Hikki's full potential.......2007-06-08

Even though Utada Hikaru has been one of the major artists of J-pop, I didn't really know much about her. Then, I listened to her single "Flavor of Life" and I was instantly impressed.

Deciding to seek out more of her work, I came by this album "Exodus".

In terms of general American pop, this is a very good album, but it hardly sounded like it was by the same person who did "Flavor of Life".

To begin with, the general musical quality on here is different. The techno music doesn't complement her vocals very well, which here, sound very weak in comparison to "Flavor of Life". Instead of the rich voice I remembered, you get the standard American pop artist voice.

Then, most of the lyrics here are awful. They are either quite meaningless (The Workout, Easy Breezy) or lackluster and over-sexualized (Tippy Toe, Let Me Give You My Love, You Make Me Want To Be A Man), rather like mainstream American pop today. I'm surprised that would happen for someone who grew up in America and had been writing great lyrics in Japanese.

However, this album does have it's nice parts. Devil Inside is a nice dance track and Exodus '04 is quite nice too.

Overall, I think this is a great album for American pop, but it's hardly the best that Hikki can do.

(P.S. No, this album is /NOT/ J-pop, so stop labeling it as such)

Melodies are good.......2007-06-05

The melodies are really good of all the songs, but the rest...
The lyrics are for the most either embarrasing or plain stupid, dosen't make any sense at all.
The music is awful.
And Utada has such a wobbly voice, she barely hits the high notes on "Kremlin Dusk."

A shame really, this could have been a much better album...

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the Movement of Jah People........
includes the real 'long version' of Punky Reggae Party...
Bob Marley & the Wailers At Their Very Best
Unbelievable. Not just another pretty repackage.
Deluxe is right!

Exodus
Bob Marley & the Wailers
Manufacturer: Island
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Catch A Fire (Deluxe Edition)
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ASIN: B00005Q5WC
Release Date: 2001-10-16

Tracks:

Natural Mystic
So Much Things To Say
Guiltiness
The Heathen
Exodus
Jamming
Waiting In Vain
Turn Your Lights Down Low
Three Little Birds
One Love/People Get Ready
Roots
Waiting In Vain (Alternate Version)
Jamming (Long Version)
Jamming (Version)
Exodus (Version)

Tracks:

The Heathen (Live)
Crazy Baldhead/Running Away (Live)
War/No More Trouble (Live)
Jamming (Live)
Exodus (Live)
Punky Reggae Party
Punky Reggae Party (Dub)
Keep On Moving
Keep On Moving (Dub)
Exodus (Advertisement)

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In 1999, Exodus was rightfully voted the most important album of the 20th century by Time magazine. This is the visionary Bob Marley masterpiece, a concept album that distills the myriad experiences of both our daily lives and collective unconsciousness into 46 minutes of aural perfection. The deluxe CD reissue of Exodus has been flawlessly remastered from the original recordings and showcases what is probably the Wailers' tightest recorded performance. The initial notes of the album's opening track, "Natural Mystic," fade up from a deep silence, giving the listener the impression that the music generates from within a continuum of past, present, and future. The first half of Exodus bears witness to Marley's shift in focus away from the mundane problems of Babylon existence and toward a greater understanding of vital universal truths. The second half features songs like "Jamming" and "Waiting in Vain," which take a gently wistful look at the more interpersonal aspect of human relations. This deluxe edition offers a remastered and expanded version of the original album. --Rebecca Levine

Customer Reviews:

the Movement of Jah People...............2005-02-22

Exodus (the movement of JAH People) was time magazine's album of the century, that should say enough right there. But if you are not convinced buy it and you will be for sure. This album was released in 1977, and was recorded in London England. Bob Marley and members of the band survived an attempted assination in December of 1976, and went into self imposed exile in London. Here the creativity of the band is quite good, and many of the Songs that you know by Bob Marley and the Wailers appear on this disc. Jamming, Exodus, One Love, Three Little Birds, and Waiting In Vain. All the tracks are great on this disc and you can hear for the first time in all of the Wailers recordings that the quality of the recording equipment here is much better. The dummer's (Carlton Barrett) high hat never came through so clear. This album marks the intro of Junior Marvin (lead guitar)to the band. The band was about to gain superstar status and this album marks the beginning.
The second disc features some live tracks from the 1977 tour and the songs slected for the release happen to be from the 1977 Rainbow theater concerts, which will also be availble on dvd very soon. The live performances really come through and prove that the band has a tremendous vibe live and that while in concert they most certainly bring their best. the Lee Perry tracks are rather rare and are very nice to listen to. the booklet that comes with the cd can provide more insight into them and how they came to be, but just know that it is not the Wailers backing Bob on them, rather musicians from other bands. At the end is a Bob Marley promotion of the album for radio which is really nice to hear. If you are questioning yourself about this set or the single disc edition, this set offers a more diverse selection, and the bonus tracks and bonus disc are really a great addition tot he album of the century.

includes the real 'long version' of Punky Reggae Party..........2005-02-05

This package, the 'deluxe' edition of the masterful 'Exodus' album by Marley and the Wailers, finally includes the complete nine minute and eighteen second, original version of the Lee Perry/Bob Marley collaboration 'Punky Reggae Party', recorded over two months in July/August 1977. (The single disc edition of 'Exodus' which includes 'Punky Reggae Party' says 'long version ' but it is not, lasting only six minutes before it is edited to a close, before Marley's chilling jazz scatting is complete) For this gem of collaborative genius this 'deluxe' package is worth the high price; just a bit of helpful info on this day, the 60th anniversary of Bob Marley's birth.

Bob Marley & the Wailers At Their Very Best.......2004-11-29

The original version of this album was the album which sparked my obsession with Bob Marley & the Wailers in the Spring of 2002 and I now own all the albums and know nearly all there is to know about my fallen hero. This album is phenomonal boasting the most hits on a single album in his entire career. Each song is a song for the ages from "Natural Mystic" to "One Love/People Get Ready". This album promises to deliver everything both the hardcore and casual fan could want and more with each powerful, life-changing song.

The deluxe edition promises even more phenomonal work with rare classics like "Roots" and "Punky Reggae Party," as well as an unreleased version of "Keep On Moving," with several remixes and an excerpt from a concert to boot. If you purchase this album, I can guarentee you will not be disappointed. You'll find yourself listening to it time and time again.

Unbelievable. Not just another pretty repackage........2004-10-01

Recently all my CDs were stolen, among them a massive collection of Marley CDs. I can now say I'm glad it happened because if it hadn't I wouldn't have begun to purchase the deluxe editions of Exodus, Catch A Fire, Rastaman Vibration, Legend, and Burnin. Exodus is the best of the deluxe editions. The sound quality, packaging, etc. are incredible. However, the best thing about the CD, which it seems the other reviewers thought so too, was the series of live songs that overlap on CD 2. It's how the Marley and the Wailer's music was meant to be heard. I loved how the songs overlapped into really one long number rather than different songs and how they exchanged words between songs. After becoming a little weary of BM and the Wailer's music because of listening to so many studio tracks I can say that I'm now back to listening to Marley everyday. CD 1 was really strong as well, especially Roots, which came through beautifully. It's great to see Island Records really putting in some effort to creating a NEW and improved release rather than just tracks in a different order and a pretty package.

Deluxe is right!.......2004-04-08

This CD is incredible. The "Deluxe Edition" series seems to have hit the nail on the head. The sound is excellent, and the extra tracks actually add to the experience. This is one awesome CD.

Tracks:

The Magnificent Seven: The Magnificent Seven
A Man And A Woman: A Man And A Woman
Breakfast At Tiffany's: Moon River
Dr. Zhivago: Lara's Theme (Somewhere My Love)
A Summer Place: Theme From A Summer Place
Never On Sunday: Never On Sunday
The Apartment: Theme From The Apartment
The Alamo: The Green Leaves Of Summer
Exodus: Theme From Exodus
From Russia With Love: From Russia With Love
A Man Could Get Killed: Strangers In The Night
The Good, The Bad And The Ugly: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
Mondo Cane: More
Zorba The Greek: Zorba's Dance

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Exodus: 30th Anniversary Edition
Bob Marley
Manufacturer: Universal/Island
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music

Young Americans
The Collection
The Envoy
Live at Massey Hall (CD/DVD)

ASIN: B000PDZH00
Release Date: 2007-06-19

Tracks:

Natural Mystic
So Much Things To Say
Guiltiness
Heathen
Exodus
Jamming
Waiting In Vain
Turn Your Lights Down Low
Three Little Birds
One Love/People Get Ready
Trenchtown Rock (Live At The Rainbow) (Dvd)
Them Belly Full (But We Hungry) (Live At The Rainbow) (Dvd)
I Shot The Sheriff (Live At The Rainbow) (Dvd)
Rebel Music (3 O' Clock Roadblock) (Live At The Rainbow) (Dvd)
Lively Up Yourself (Live At The Rainbow) (Dvd)
Crazy Baldhead (Live At The Rainbow) (Dvd)
War/No More Trouble (Live At The Rainbow) (Dvd)
Heathen (Live At The Rainbow) (Dvd)
No Woman, No Cry (Live At The Rainbow) (Dvd)
Jamming (Live At The Rainbow) (Dvd)
Get Up, Stand Up (Live At The Rainbow) (Dvd)
Exodus (Live At The Rainbow) (Dvd)

Album Description

Deluxe two disc (CD + NTSC/Region 0 DVD) edition of this classic album includes a bonus DVD that features twelve tracks recorded live at the Rainbow. Island Records celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the masterpiece that is Bob Marley's Exodus was originally released in June of 1977. He recorded the Exodus album in exile in the UK, having escaped an assassination attempt in Jamaica. Exodus transformed Marley's career. A recording of extraordinary creative maturity, the album resonated with audiences around the world. In the UK alone in stayed on the chart for 56 consecutive weeks and included three massive hit singles. Bob Marley was established as the Third World's first superstar, a legacy that survives thirty years after the album's release. Island.

Album Details

Island Records Celebrates the 30th Anniversary in 2007 of One of the Best Selling Albums of all Time. Originally Issued on June 3, 1977, the Sessions were Recorded "in Exile" in the UK Following a Highly Publicized Assassination Attempt at his Home in Jamaica. The Album Transformed Marley's Career with It's Extraordinary Creative Maturity that Resonated with Audiences around the World. Each Song is a Masterpiece and Helped to Cement Marley as the Third World's First Superstar. This Special Edition Comes Packaged with the Dvd "Live at the Rainbow 1977"!

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Well worth it
Worship music at its BEST
An awesome worship CD that stands the test of time!
Exiled To Sing
Best Worship Album?

Exodus
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Worship Again
Jars of Clay
Redemption Songs
Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality

ASIN: B000006O89
Release Date: 1998-05-19

Tracks:

Exodus - Exodus
My Will - DC Talk
Needful Hands - Jars Of Clay
Brighten My Heart - Sixpence None The Richer
Make Us One - Cindy Morgan
Nothin' - Chris Rice
Draw Me Close - Katinas
Agnus Dei - Third Day
Salvation Belongs To Our God - Crystal Lewis
I See You - Michael W. Smith

Amazon.com

Michael W. Smith's Rocketown label has delivered Exodus, a praise and worship release featuring the likes of DC Talk, Jars of Clay, Sixpence None the Richer, Chris Rice, and Smitty himself, to name a few. Sandwiched between the opening and closing tracks written by Smith, you'll find several Christian pop gems: "My Will" by DC Talk, "Needful Hands" by Jars, and Sixpence's "Brighten My Heart." Smith fans will remember "Agnus Dei" from the Go West Young Man album but will be intrigued by the harder-edge version from Third Day. The release is nearly seamless as one artist flows to another, thanks to Smitty and his Rocketown colleagues. But it's the joyous songs that make this release worthy of its 1999 Dove Award for Special Event Album of the Year. -- Michael Lyttle

Customer Reviews:

Well worth it.......2003-12-14

Not being a huge fan of Michael W. Smith doesn't mean you can't appreciate this CD. This CD works because the worship doesn't become a smarmy, meaningless amalgum of non-discript "pop gospel," much too common nowadays. Instead, each song is like an intense, honest prayer. Some artists' prayers are gritty; some are less so. Even MWS is good! DC Talk's "My Will," Crystal Lewis' "Salvation Belongs to the Lord" and Third Day's "Agnus Dei" are the cream of the crop.

Worship music at its BEST.......2002-06-22

Michael W. Smith organized one of the best, if not THE BEST compilation of Christian music I have ever heard. This album has NOTHING BUT CLASSICS and I would be lying if I said I haven't listened to it 50-60 times in the last couple years. The indirect tribute to Rich Mullins at the end just clinches the heart and creativity of the CD. (I would give this CD 6 stars if I could!)

Great upbeat songs: MY WILL (DC Talk), AGNUS DEI (Third Day), I SEE YOU (Michael W. Smith)
Great mellow songs: MAKE US ONE (Cindy Morgan), DRAW ME CLOSE (The Katinas), SALVATION BELONGS TO OUR GOD (Crystal Lewis)

I have actually bought this one for others and had never-ending thanks. :) This music will lift your mind and your spirit straight to heaven. 5 STARS PLUS!

An awesome worship CD that stands the test of time!.......2001-08-28

This album came out over 3 years ago and it is still one of my favorites. It came out before Praise and Worship music really took off in popularity (it was always popular, I mean the more "modern" worship songs). This compilation was put together by Michael W. Smith, whose newest album "Worship" is due to be released on 9/11/01. Every single song on this album is unique and a real work of art. There isn't a "weak" song on this album! The artists include newcomers (back in 1998 they were newcomers!) Chris Rice and The Katinas. Actually, the Katinas' song on this album, Draw Me Close, was the first I had heard them. Later, they came out with their own album, which many people rushed to buy after hearing them on Exodus! Even though all the songs are so different from each other, the album works together as a whole to bring you to throne of God, in worship! It's just incredible! Actually, my favorite tracks are the last half of the album, which you can't listen to here on Amazon! You'll have to trust me on this one - this album is a must-have for any Christian music fan. My favorites are actually the last 3 songs on the album. Third Day does an INCREDIBLE job on Michael W Smith's "Agnus Dei" (from "Go West Young Man"). Such powerful worship!! The next song is Crystal Lewis' renditon of "Salvation Belong to Our God" and then Michael himself sings Rich Mullins' song "I See You". Rich Mullins died in a car accident less than a year before this album was released. His life and death had a powerful impact on Michael W Smith, and "I See You" is an amazing ending to a fabulous worship project! I'd have to put this album in my list of all-time favorite Christian albums! Please check out my other reviews of Christian music and Christian books.

Exiled To Sing.......2001-04-29

Out of these wilderness of thoughts and feelings, a number of great Christian artists gathered together...exiled to sing their intimate love and joy for the Lord!

Exodus - a project produced by Michael W. Smith, delivers a delightful experience of praise and worship from some of the best talents in the industry. No wonder this album was awarded by Dove's "Best Special Event Album" for the year 1999.

Among the 10 songs, the following 7 songs are my favourites and plus factors (in order):

1st "Draw Me Close" - This song became my instant favourite even for hearing it just for the first time. Probably because the song is straightforward and easy to follow. The Katinas made a quite impressive performance.

2nd "Nothin" - A simple and plain song from Chris Rice, but hey knowing Chris...the song will leave you pondering on the messages like how great is the blood of Jesus (nothin to compare!). Plus, a trademark of acoustic guitar...what a soothing piece of work!

3rd "My Will" - Yes, "it's Your will and not my will". May this be our daily desire - inspired and sung by the super trio...dcTalk. You will gotta like this too!

4th "Salvation Belongs To Our God" - Yes, the song may be old but the message is always as fresh and as enlightening as ever. Crystal Lewis strong voice gave justice to this masterpiece...love her version!

5th "Brighten My Heart" - I've never heard such lyrics like "my soul is as heavy as the peat freshly dug from the bog" or " my body is as tense as tense as a cat's stalks it's prey" but Sixpence's Matt Slocum added the melodies with great skill. The lyrics was taken from a Celtic Book of Devotion. And as usual, Sixpence's Leigh Nash performs it effortlessly.

Plus factors:

6th "Agnus Dei" - A revived song from Michael W. Smith sung by Third Day in a new unique praise version. Come and join Third Day in declaring the Lord "Holy, Holy!".

7th "Needful Hands" - Many times we reaching up these "needful hands"...and many times the Lord give us strength and reaching out His hands for our "needful hands". What an assuring song interpreted by Jars Of Clay.

I don't know why this album was entitled "Exodus"...probably gotten from the first cut. Though the album falls a bit short, it didn't failed to transcend inspiring messages for the soul. In general, you'll hear a lot of worship songs...and to some more solemn. If you are to reflect your Christian faith and to worshipping the Lord, this CD is for you!

* Check on the criteria on how I decide to select the stars for a certain album at my profile. I hope my review helps you a lot. Thanks.

Best Worship Album?.......2000-08-23

i think it could be. i got this CD for free and the only reason why i took it home was because i got it for free. but i sure am glad i took it home. for about a year it just stayed in my CD rack. until about a month ago when i was bored and needed something to listen to, so i grad this CD to listen to. i listend to the whole thing thinking i never remembered it being this good before. all the songs are awesome. you can truely hear how much these artist love God. this is a great collection of worship that will never get boring. if you like this CD also check out a new worship album called "city on a hill".

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