Believe

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One of Christian Music's stars, Natalie Grant makes sure she has all her bases covered on her Christmas record. There are the predictably arranged hymns such as "O Come All Ye Faithful" and "Joy to the World," the secular tunes like "Let it Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" and the more well defined Christian music originals, "I Believe, " her own song, "What Christmas Means To Me," and others. But her most inspired moment comes on a medley that weds "Silver Bells" and "Oh Holy Night" to one of her own songs again called "Savior Came for Me" that runs almost nine minutes! Grant's producer, Bernie Herms sets out to make a big sounding record for her and succeeds, despite the fact that her voice would be hard to pick out of a middle-of-the-road Christmas music lineup. Nonetheless, NG fans will want one under the tree or in their stocking. -- Martin Keller

Believe, Music, Natalie Grant, CCM, Christmas, Christmas / Chanukkah, Pop, Praise & Worship, Xmas Vocal
TV Land Presents: Favorite TV Theme Songs
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • good memories for me and fun "new" songs for my children
  • memories
  • TV Theme Songs
  • TV themes
  • Deja Vu
 TV Land Presents: Favorite TV Theme Songs
Cyndi Grecco , and Jones, Jack
Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006EXIL
Release Date: 2002-08-20

Tracks:

  1. I Love Lucy Theme - Wilbur Hatch
  2. Dragnet - Ray Anthony
  3. The Twilight Zone - Rod Open
  4. Bonanza - Al Caiola & His Orchestra
  5. The Andy Griffith Theme - Earle Hagen
  6. The Ballad Of Jed Clampett - Earl Scruggs
  7. The Addams Family (Main Theme) - Vic Mizzy
  8. Munsters Theme - Jack Marshall
  9. The Ballad Of Gilligan's Isle - Morton Stevens
  10. Green Acres - Eddie Albert
  11. Jeannie - Hugo Montenegro
  12. Batman Theme - Neal Hefti
  13. (Theme From) The Monkees - The Monkees
  14. Star Trek (Main Title & Closing Theme) - The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
  15. Mannix - Lalo Schifrin
  16. Hawaii Five-O - Mort Stevens & His Orchestra
  17. Theme From The Brady Bunch - The Brady Bunch
  18. Come On Get Happy - The Partridge Family
  19. Those Were The Days - Carroll O'Connor
  20. And Then There's Maude - Donny Hathaway
  21. Good Times - Jim Gilstrap
  22. Movin' On Up - Oren Waters
  23. The Rockford Files - Mike Post
  24. Them From S.W.A.T. - Rhythm Heritage
  25. Happy Days - Pratt & McClain
  26. Making Our Dreams Come True - Cyndi Grecco
  27. Chico And The Man - Jose Feliciano
  28. Welcome Back - John Sebastian
  29. What's Happening!! - Henry Mancini
  30. Barney Miller - Jack Elliott
  31. Charlie's Angels - Jack Elliott
  32. Love Boat Theme - Jack Jones
  33. Angela (Theme From 'Taxi') - Bob James
  34. It Takes Diff'rent Strokes - Gloria Loring
  35. Theme From Dukes Of Hazzard (Good Ol' Boys) - Waylon
  36. Theme From Magnum, P.I. - Mike Post
  37. The Theme From Hill Street Blues - Mike Post
  38. Theme From Dynasty - Bill Conti
  39. Theme From 'Greatest American Hero' (Believe It Or Not) - Joey Scarbury
  40. Thank You For Being A Friend - Cynthia Fee

Album Description

TV Land brings you 40 of your favorite evening show theme songs. Highlights include 'Happy Days', 'The Greatest American Hero', 'Dukes Of Hazzard (Good Ol' Boys)', 'Laverne & Shirley', 'I Dream Of Jeanie', 'I Love Lucy', 'Welcome Back, Kotter', 'The Love Boat', 'Hawaii Five-O', 'The Golden Girls' and many, many more. 2002. Rhino.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars good memories for me and fun "new" songs for my children.......2007-06-27

We had ordered this for "The Dukes of Hazzard" theme song for our 4yr old and our whole family has fallen in love with the cd. It makes me want to share some of the old fun and simple shows with my children. I forgot about some of those shows. It brings back good memories for my husband and me and the songs are new and exciting for our children. It's a nice change from children's cd's, but our children still think it's fun. The sound quality is good and the songs included on the cd are a great mix. I would definately recommend this one.

5 out of 5 stars memories.......2007-02-22

This cd is excellent it has a lot of very good music and true to the original sound, Am getting a lot of enjoyment,highly recomended

5 out of 5 stars TV Theme Songs.......2007-01-13

This is a great CD for people who watch a lot of TV -especially TV LAND and reruns of old shows when shows had actual theme songs. I took the CD to work and everyone loved trying to figure out what show the songs were from.

3 out of 5 stars TV themes.......2006-07-05

Not all what I expected, not all of the tunes are the original recordings you remember as the TV themes.

5 out of 5 stars Deja Vu.......2006-02-17

Listening to these familiar themes as performed by the original artists certainly brings back wonderful memories! I was particularly pleased, not only with the quality of the pieces, but with the actual performances themselves, just as we remembered them!
Believe
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • For all those stupid people put there...
  • Distubed rocks-just not this time.
  • Not my cup of tea !
  • Believe it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Reminiscent of the Lie
 Believe
Disturbed
Manufacturer: Reprise / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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  1. The Sickness
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ASIN: B000069KN8
Release Date: 2002-09-17

Tracks:

  1. Prayer
  2. Liberate
  3. Awaken
  4. Believe
  5. Remember
  6. Intoxication
  7. Rise
  8. Mistress
  9. Breathe
  10. Bound
  11. Devour
  12. Darkness

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The Windy City alt-metal provocateurs Disturbed surprised everyone when their debut, The Sickness, sold over 2 million copies. Here, once again, the band's imperious chrome-domed vocalist David Draiman bleats out the band's messages of nonconformity, self-empowerment, and individuality with a passion and ferocity that hasn't been heard since the '60s--though there's little room for peace, love, and understanding in Disturbed's world. Instead, Draiman laces the band's message with equal parts rage, disgust, and menace, all delivered in a thundering voice that alternates from the lyrical to the grizzled. Ozzy Osbourne has called Disturbed the "future of metal," and he might be right; they have almost single-handedly plucked the genre out of the aggro dung heap and fueled it with intelligence. The band is just as aggressive here as on their debut, but they've lost some of their dark angst, and as a result have created a melodic, psychically lighter album, despite the fact that the CD kicks off with "Prayer," a conversation between Draiman and God, inspired by the singer's grandfather's death. --Jaan Uhelszki

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars For all those stupid people put there..........2007-05-09

Ok, first off, I'm not 13, I'm 18 and I was just looking around on Amazon for some cds, and I noticed some of the reviews on the Disturbed cds...the people who support this, I salute you, and for the people who don't...grrr...the people who say that its the same thing over and over, it's not! You don't hear the same guitar or the beat, and the people who say they have no talent, you go ahead and try to do that scream David does on, "Down with the Sickness.", I hope your throat bleeds when you try, because his does every concert...why on earth would someone do that every time, and might risk their speech? It's because they care so much about the band, and David wants to express his feelings so much to everyone on what kind of s*** he has gone through in his life...so to all of you Disturbed fans, let's push them aside, and keep going...

2 out of 5 stars Distubed rocks-just not this time........2007-04-23

I love the other disturbed albums-this one though is somthing of a letdown. with the exeption of "liberate" its the same tune from begining to end.

Not great.

I love ten thousand fists though that whole album is teriffic!

1 out of 5 stars Not my cup of tea !.......2007-04-18

Sorry but I don't like this, always the same distorded guitar, always the same riff, feel like it was the same song from the beginning 'til the end, poorly done !

5 out of 5 stars Believe it!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2006-10-21

This is the weakest cd from DISTURBED but still Great.The reason I give it 5 stars for songs like prayer,remember and Liberate.It keeps it up there.

4 out of 5 stars Reminiscent of the Lie.......2006-10-13

Disturbed was the band that introduced me into the genre of Rock and Heavy Metal when I heard songs from their first album, The Sickness, from the most unlikely sorce: Dragonball Z. Yes, Dragonball Z. Once I realized there was something better than cheesy video game music, I headed to the store and picked up my first ever CD: Believe. To be honest, at first the only thing that mattered was that it was heavy and it was loud. Since then, I have understood more behind the album and its lyrics.

After seeing the horrific events of 9/11 and the death of his own grandfather, singer David Draiman decided to pay tribute to both by writing more spiritual lyrics to go along with more melodic metal and returning to his Jewish, yes Jewish, faith. The album symbol itself is comprised of 4 religious symbols, including the Star of David and the Pentagram. It is not only the lyrics that have a spiritual theme. There is actually a very well written and inspiring piece of writing zig-zagging down the middle of the album booklet that is a very interesting read, even if you're typically not the kind of person to do that.

The problem that most fans of The Sickness may have is that there is no "Stupify" or "Down With the Sickness" on this album. The most upbeat and wild song on the entire album would probably be "Liberate" which is actually very well edited in the amended version, substituting "Motherf***er" for "Mothermother" and still sounding roughly the same. Other heavier songs that old Disturbed fans may appreciate include "Prayer," "Rise" and "Intoxication." The final track of the disc, "Darkness," is a softer, more melodic piece that many fans may be disappointed with or may love deeply.

Final Word: If you're new to Disturbed, try either The Sickness or Ten Thousand Fists before trying this one to experience the true power of Disturbed's music. That doesn't mean a little melody and deeper, more insightful lyrics don't make a album bad. However, the effect is much more felt on the follow-up album, Ten Thousand Fists, where the melody and lyrics are fused with the raw power of The Sickness. Very good, but Disturbed is capable of much more.

--4 of 5 Stars--
Make Believe
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Blue Album, Green Album, this album
  • Got old quickly!
  • Perfect Situation
  • Great Album
  • So polished, you can see right through it
 Make Believe
Weezer
Manufacturer: Geffen Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000850JP8
Release Date: 2005-05-10

Tracks:

  1. Beverly Hills
  2. Perfect Situation
  3. This Is Such A Pity
  4. Hold Me
  5. Peace
  6. We Are All On Drugs
  7. The Damage In Your Heart
  8. Pardon Me
  9. My Best Friend
  10. The Other Way
  11. Freak Me Out
  12. Haunt You Every Day

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Taking three-years between albums has made Weezer grow slower and more sober. But on its fifth disc the Los Angeles quartet is no more secure about its place in the world than it was a decade ago in longing tunes like "The World Has Turned And Left Me Here." Singer Rivers Cuomo, still struggling with adolescence at 34, is all apologies. "All I have to do is swing and I'm the hero/ But I'm a zero," he sings on "Perfect Situation," and "I am terrified of all things/ Frightened of the dark," on the lighters-aloft power ballad "Hold Me." The band, meanwhile, keeps things from getting too heavy by punctuating the songs with a familiar rush of bouncy new-wave melodies and fizzing power-pop riffs resulting in the hair-flinging metal of the future D.A.R.E. theme song and album high-point, "We Are All On Drugs." --Aidin Vaziri

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Blue Album, Green Album, this album.......2007-06-27

There are three Weezer albums that I feel are truly excellent. Nope, Pinkerton is not one of them.

If you like the singles and you're tired of the emo kids telling you to listen to Pinkerton some more, then this is the album for you.

3 out of 5 stars Got old quickly!.......2007-06-04

Beverly Hills sounded really good in the summer of 2005, but for some reason, this CD got old fast! The rest of the album just wasn't me. If it held up well, I'd give it four stars.

5 out of 5 stars Perfect Situation.......2007-05-16

When listening to this CD for the first time i felt like it had been written just for me. Every song sang felt like something i would say. I could look at each song and connect it to an event in my life. I do want to be in Beverly Hills, In the perfect situation i have let love down the drain, i really do just want someone to hold me, i do need to find some peace, we are all on drugs, i do have damage in my heart that i need to let go, i would like to be pardoned, i do love my best friend, i do just look the other way, lots of people do freak me out, and i am going to haunt you everyday. I could listen to this CD for hours and it really helped me through some hard times where i could know that i'm not alone. I would recomend it to anyone, some of it is a little slow and sad, but it has it's upbeat moments too. So don't just turn the other way, buy this CD... lol... and no, i'm not trying to sell this...

4 out of 5 stars Great Album.......2006-11-29

There are a few people bashing this Album. At first, I really didn't get into this cd. After awhile it got hooked on me. I love every song on this album. I'm def. looking forward to future Weezer Albums.

2 out of 5 stars So polished, you can see right through it.......2006-10-25

This album is easily inferior to Weezer's previous classics, the 'Blue' album and "Pinkerton". However, I get the feeling that people pretty much stopped expecting greatness out of Weezer after "Maladroit", anyway...

That being said, this album is nowhere near as good as their earlier output, but in fairness is also much less unlistenable than the 'Green' album. Don't expect any of these songs to grab you, but don't expect to be completely disgusted, either. If you're not too picky when it comes to harmless, bubble-gum power-pop, you're bound to like some aspects of this album. "Perfect Situation" and "The Damage In Your Heart" are both perfectly decent songs. It's just that two of the singles from this album, "Beverly Hills" and "We Are All on Drugs", are hands down the two worst songs that Weezer have ever recorded. The other songs? They didn't seem to leave much of an impression on me one way or another. This album is for die-hard Weezer fans only...or at least the die-hard Weezer fans not already turned off by the steadily decreasing quality of their musical output, anyway.

It's disappointing to see this band lower their standards to this harmless, forgettable batch of songs. We know the greatness that Weezer is capable of, but we've seen only faint glimmers of it since they came back in 2001. It makes one wonder if they should have even come back in the first place. Sure, they've had a run of success to rival their mid 90's hey-day, but nobody is going to remember this album in 10 years. I can gurantee you, however, that people out there are still going to be talking about the Blue album and "Pinkerton" at that point in time. They're found success, but at the expense of their previous musical legacy.

There have been rumors that this is in fact their last album. It's probably for the best.
...Believe What I Say
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Follow up record
  • Believe What I Say
  • A Tremendous Find
 ...Believe What I Say
James Hunter
Manufacturer: Hepcat Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000GNOSKY
Release Date: 2006-08-29

Tracks:

  1. Two Can Play
  2. Way Down Inside
  3. The Very Thought Of You\
  4. It Ain't Funny
  5. Turn On Your Love Light - Van Morrison
  6. Let Me Know
  7. I'll Walk Away
  8. I Wanna Get Old With You
  9. Hallelujah, I Love Her So
  10. Believe What I Say
  11. Out Of Sight
  12. Don't Step On It
  13. Hear Me Calling
  14. Ain't Nothing You Can Do

Product Description

  1. Two Can Play
  2. Way Down Inside
  3. The Very Thought Of You
  4. It Ain’t Funny
  5. Turn On Your Love Light
  6. Let Me Know
  7. I’ll Walk Away
  8. I Wanna Get Old With You
  9. Hallelujah I Love Her So
  10. Believe What I Say
  11. Out Of Sight
  12. Don’t Step On It
  13. Hear Me Calling
  14. Ain’t Nothing You Can Do


Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Follow up record.......2007-06-01

Not to say this guy isn't good, he is and very smooth too. If you have "People Gonna Talk" though, this new offering is like the cuts that missed the first recording.

5 out of 5 stars Believe What I Say.......2007-04-11

I had never seen James Hunter until I saw him on Leno. I kept hearing a soul thread floating through this song. At times I thought I could hear a mild James Brown influence. (J.B. Fan)
I don't usually hear one song and go to Amazon to buy, but I did and was very satisfied. I bought 2 CD's. Quite pleased on both, Believe What I Say & People Gonna Talk.

B.Harrington

5 out of 5 stars A Tremendous Find.......2007-01-14

I was turned on to James Hunter by a friend. What a great find he turned out to be for me. Having started my true music appreciation with the motown sound and soul music of the '60's and '70's, James is a great modern day find. The sax in his music is quite appealing. I highly recommend anyone curious about James's music go to his web site and sample his sound. Gauranteed to please.
Classic Double: Songs of Inspiration/I Believe
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Truly Classic
  • ANOTHER KEEPER
  • Outstanding
  • Keep up the good work
  • Daniel O'Donnell:Songs of Inspiration/I Believe
 Classic Double: Songs of Inspiration/I Believe
Daniel O'Donnell
Manufacturer: Dptv Media
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ASIN: B00011V87C
Release Date: 2004-01-20

Tracks:

  1. Footsteps
  2. Footsteps
  3. It Is No Secret
  4. You Needed Me
  5. I Saw The Light
  6. One Day At A Time
  7. My Forever Friend
  8. When I Had You
  9. What A Friend We Have In Jesus
  10. Why Me Lord
  11. The Old Rugged Cross
  12. Yes, I Really Love You
  13. How Great Thou Art
  14. This World Is Not My Home
  15. He Took Our Place
  16. Amazing Grace
  17. The Family Bible
  18. In The Garden
  19. Children's Band
  20. Standing Room Only

Tracks:

  1. Everything Is Beautiful
  2. I Believe
  3. Any Dream Will Do
  4. I Can See Clearly Now
  5. I Have A Dream
  6. The Greatest Love
  7. A Little Peace
  8. The Way Old Friends Do
  9. Rivers Of Babylon
  10. What A Wonderful World
  11. A Song For The World
  12. Even On Days When It Rained
  13. Beyond The Great Divide
  14. Our Special Absent Friends
  15. Love, Hope And Faith
  16. Desiderata

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Truly Classic.......2007-06-02

I bought this CD for my mother and she truly loves it. It is an excellent inspirational buy. She is even sharing it with her friends.

5 out of 5 stars ANOTHER KEEPER.......2007-03-13

This CD is also fantastic.. he just has a way with inspirational songs that makes them so meaningful..highly recommended...this is another that I listen to everyday while at work..

5 out of 5 stars Outstanding.......2007-01-10

I love to listen to this man sing these beautiful songs. Highly recommend this.

5 out of 5 stars Keep up the good work.......2006-07-03

Love this. Music is awesome. I recommend to all. Lauren, New Jersey.

5 out of 5 stars Daniel O'Donnell:Songs of Inspiration/I Believe.......2006-03-19

If you like Daniel O'Donnell and you love Inspirational Music, this is a winner! This is a perfect combination.
If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • I'M A BELIEVER !!!
  • Metamorpho, Metamorpho...So Good to Me...........
  • Nothing like it before - EVERYTHING like it since
  • 5 Stars Plus!!!
  • Their Fabulous Classic First Folk-Rock Album!
 If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears
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ASIN: B0000062XR
Release Date: 1998-02-24

Tracks:

  1. Monday, Monday
  2. Straight Shooter
  3. Got A Feelin'
  4. I Call Your Name
  5. Do You Wanna Dance
  6. Go Where You Wanna Go
  7. California Dreamin'
  8. Spanish Harlem
  9. Somebody Groovy
  10. Hey Girl
  11. You Baby
  12. The In Crowd

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As they developed and incorporated more of their own social lives into their music, the Mamas and the Papas became the model for other dysfunctionally self-involved groups like Fleetwood Mac. But none of that is evident on their 1966 debut, If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears; rather, it's the quartet's dreamy vocal interaction that is the highlight here. "California Dreamin'" is a touching honeymoon of a song; and its follow-up, "Monday Monday," is much the same--though it comes this close to overwhelming sappiness. "Spanish Harlem," "In Crowd," and Mama Cass Elliott's lead on the Beatles' "I Call Your Name" are just as enjoyable. Though the accompanying music on this album was not the focus, it's every bit as strong as the vocal arrangements, with Larry Knetchel, Joe Osborne, and Hal Blaine handling the chores here. --Randy Silver

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars I'M A BELIEVER !!!.......2006-08-15

To me, great debut albums are few and far between. These days, there's just too much hype made about this group and that group; and, even if they are good, so much media overkill and overplay gets done that you're sick of hearing about someone before they've really had a chance? "IF YOU CAN BELIEVE YOUR EYES AND EARS" is one of those great debut albums--almost a "sleeper," if you will--that can't be beat! From start to finish, you want to hear more; and usually do wind up playing it a second (and maybe even a third) time around before walking away and saying, "Wow," to yourself over and over again. I can only compare that to, say, the first Beatles album (take your pick between the first UK or US release), Boston's debut LP, Skynyrd's "PRONOUNCED," or (another "sleeper") "LISTEN UP... IT'S THE ECHOES"--the latter, in some ways, reminding me of The Mamas & The Papas magic and honesty? This group's definitely earned itself a place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. I only wish there were more like them!

5 out of 5 stars Metamorpho, Metamorpho...So Good to Me..................2006-01-05


People, people. I remember a long time ago, when I was a Metamorpho in training, trying to angle my radio in just a certain way to pick up a radio station in Boston to hear the latest. Even though I lived in the suburbs of New Jersey - extremely close to N.Y.C. - they really weren't up on it as far as new music was concerned. So.... there I was... trying to get under just the right cloud formation. And then I heard it (Bless Boston, Massachusetts!), California Dreamin'!!!! Then they announced that it was by The Mamas and the Papas. My teenage brain repeated over and over to me.. "MUST GET THIS".
Of course, I had to wait for New York to catch up, and then I had to wait for the album release. It was well worth the wait! At that time (65-66) I remember how unique they were. I mean. who dressed like that? Not even my beloved Beatles took that chance (Sgt. Pepper was years away). As I knew full well upon first hearing, "California Dreamin'" eventually went to Number 1. And not too long after that, they doubled that gift by releasing "Monday, Monday." Accessible pop done expertly.
This first album has many things to reccommend it. The arrangements, the vocal harmonies, the professional session men who provided the backdrop for these voices. The "definitive" Mamas and the Papas, if you ask Metamorpho.
So many good tunes. That great riff on the pop-rock "Straight Shooter", the carnival take on "I Call Your Name", the great tick-tocking of time on "Got a Feelin'". Wonderful, lush, great mid-sixties pop. Memorable and you always felt better after hearing it.
The Mamas and the Papas were different than anything else at the time. Their legacy lives on because there was quality there. Metamorpho is sad because he no longer discovers great music by transistor radio. He is sad because the times have moved from quality to quantity. To quote Metamorpho in one of his more reflective moods, "The discovery of great music is 50% of the joy upon hearing it." I hope my anecdotes and humor help you to the joy of new discoveries! Bye my people.... Metamorpho

5 out of 5 stars Nothing like it before - EVERYTHING like it since.......2004-08-26

In an era where groups were categorized as 'Vocal', 'Motown', 'Folk', 'Girl Group', 'British Invasion', and 'Rock and Roll', along came The Mama's and the Papa's (at the time, resplendent with their apostrophes). What, exactly, do you call them? Part of the magic of the band was that you couldn't label them with anything that existed at the time - they really did carve their own niche... then immortalized it in the 2 years they were together. Their effect was profound, even leading to a 4/4 time drum beat that's colloquially referred to as 'Mamas and Papas'. The Classics IV would name a song after them; Peter, Paul and Mary would dedicate an entire verse to them in their hit "I Dig Rock and Roll Music"; Donovan would write a song for Cass. The group was as adept at others' material (a full HALF of this album is comprised of tunes by other artists), as they were at their own.

California Dreamin' - an ageless classic which made Rolling Stone's top 100 of the best songs ever recorded, and with good reason. A haunting, minor-chord revelation, the song takes the beachy California confections of the early 1960's and gives them folk's depth and mood. And, by the way, the second verse ends with "you know the preacher LIGHTS the COALS, he knows I'm gonna stay (get it, it's cold outside, the preacher lights a fire for the wandering troubadour who's dreamin' of California - the Beach Boys cover of this song sported a video that illustrates this point with some clarity).

Straight Shooter - Rock and Roll, pure and simple. Driving, groovy, and downright sexy towards the end (listen carefully for Cass's grinding 'half of that belongs to me' at the end of the song).

Got a Feelin' - One of the first four songs the group ever composed, the liner notes of the album refer to the song as 'feathery'. I really can't improve on that.

I Call Your Name - Cass' first showcase on the album, it defines the Mama's and Papa's brilliance (for the most part) at recording other's tunes, and Papa John's ability to rearrange a song and make it completely different. The Beatles' rock and roll standard becomes an almost ragtime love song, if you can believe your ears...

Do You Wanna Dance - another cover tune, late of Bobby Freeman AND the Beach Boys, it is arguably the group's best version of someone else's song - so good, in fact, that Dunhill - the group's record label - would mine it for a single TWO YEARS AFTER THE FACT. The beauty and sincerity of this song is BEGGING to appear on a soundtrack of a romantic comedy. Brilliant beyond words.

Go Where You Wanna Go - simple, cool, four-part-harmony fun. The first single - though preemptively - released from the album, it was quickly pulled in favor of California Dreamin'. The 5th Dimension would later cover the song and send it into the American Top 20, thus launching THEIR career.

Monday, Monday - won the group the Grammy in 1966, and with good reason. It's a symphony. In stereo, the one speaker will produce Cass, John, Michelle, and the strings, while the other will feature Denny's lead, the harpsichord (!) and percussion. It is technically awe-inspiring, simple and complex at the same time. Michelle thought it was pretentious at the time, and potentially career-limiting. Never has an artist been so happy to be so wrong. I can hear this song 1,000 times - and have - and can still find something new to love about it.

Spanish Harlem - on par with Do You Wanna Dance, Denny's vocals are pristine and plaintive, with the girls' harmonies behind him evoking the balcony to which he's singing. A love song lovers' love song.

Somebody Groovy - another of their first four tunes, it - along with the rest of the album - demonstrates the group's ability to be good time rock n' rollers. It's got a great beat, and you can... well, you know.

You, Baby - The Turtles are targeted in this cover, and I'm hard-pressed to decide who's won. The boys do it a little faster; the Mama's and the Papa's do it a little more rock-er. One of the few times the group would take on another artist's tune and match it closely, rather than re-invent it entirely.

Hey Girl - A great answer-back pop tune that should've appeared on more of the millions of compilations than it has. An early showcase for the girls' voices.

The In-Crowd - Watch Cass take a soul tune and make it her own. The other side of the coin from I Call Your Name, here Cass is finally unleashed on a song, her barreling contralto owning every note.

I still cannot imagine, after all the greatest hits re-do's, that California Dreamin' and Monday, Monday actually appeared on the same album together ORIGINALLY. Universal in its acceptance, If You Can Believe is to the Mama's and the Papa's what Pet Sounds is to the Beach Boys, and Sgt. Peppers is to the Beatles.

Yes, there was Abba, the Carpenters, the Sunshine Company... but FIRST, there was The Mama's and the Papa's.

Buy this album. Right now.

5 out of 5 stars 5 Stars Plus!!!.......2002-10-09

This is great makeout music! On Do You Wanna Dance, Monday, Monday and Spanish Harlem, Denny Doherty is a singer par excellence!!! Cass is super on Somebody Groovy and In Crowd!!!

Come back John and write some more songs! You left us too soon!

5 out of 5 stars Their Fabulous Classic First Folk-Rock Album!.......2002-05-15

No single group flashed faster to the top nor created more hype than the fabled the Mamas and the Papas. From their initial burst onto the scene with "California Dreaming" to their final efforts with "For The Love Of Ivy", they created a new, exciting, and melodramatic form of vocal harmonies into the folk-rock mainstream. The album featured here was their freshman effort, and it is indeed a classic, containing wall to wall hits with "Monday Monday", "I Call Your Name", "Go Where You Wanna Go", and of course, "California Dreaming".

The cover shot of the four of them gathered fully clothed in an empty bathtub was typical of their earthy presence and flair the unconventional. Within a couple of years they had conquered the pop heavens, had an incredible string on non-stop hits, and promptly dissolved among the internal frictions so common to mid-sixties super-groups like the Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, and a number of others. Yet the incredible sound they created remains, and I defy anyone to listen to this album without snapping a finger or tapping a foot in time with incredible sounds emanating from the stereo. This album is a must-have for collectors of sixties folk-rock music. Enjoy!
Ultimate Aaliyah
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Aaliyah - Ultimate Aaliyah
  • Awesome!
  • Ulitmate Aaliyah
  • Excellent!
  • A complete timeline of her career! (4.5 stars)
 Ultimate Aaliyah
Aaliyah
Manufacturer: Believe Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0007S6892
Release Date: 2005-04-11

Tracks:

  1. One in a Million
  2. If Your Girl Only Knew
  3. Hot Like Fire
  4. One I Gave My Heart To
  5. Got to Give It Up
  6. 4 Page Letter
  7. We Need a Resolution - Aaliyah, Timbaland
  8. Rock the Boat
  9. More Than a Woman
  10. I Care 4 U
  11. Try Again
  12. Back and Forth
  13. Are You That Somebody
  14. Don't Know What to Tell Ya
  15. Miss You
  16. At Your Best

Tracks:

  1. Are You Feelin' Me
  2. Messed Up
  3. Come Back in One Piece - Aaliyah, DMX
  4. I Don't Wanna
  5. Man Undercover - Aaliyah, Timbaland
  6. John Blaze - Aaliyah, Missy Elliott
  7. I Am Music - Aaliyah, Static, Timbaland
  8. More Than a Woman [Bump N Flex Club Mix]
  9. Hold On - Wyclef Jean, Timbaland

Tracks:

  1. Aaliyah Story [DVD]

Album Description

Three disc set includes 2 audio CDs featuring 16 Greatest Hits on CD1 and 9 tracks on CD2 (Are You Feelin' Me), featuring guests DMX and Wyclef Jean. The 60 minute DVD features promo clips, interviews & special features including an MTV Special 'The Life Of Aaliyah', 'Tribute To Aaliyah', 'VH1 Behind The Music' & True Hollywood Story. NTSC/Region Code 0. Believe Music. 2005.

Album Details

Three Disc Set Includes a 60 Minute Dvd (Ntsc Format, Region Code 0) of Promo Clips, Interviews and Special features Including:mtv Special "The Life of Aaliyah", Tribute to Aaliyah, Vh1 Behind the Music and Aaliyah True Hollywood Story. Aaliyah is Unquestionably the Ultimate Female Urban Icon, by the Age of 21 She was a Musical Superstar, a Major Film Star and an Accomplished Businesswoman. Her Untimely and Tragic Death in the Summer of 2001 Has Made her an Absolute Music Legend, Loved and Adored by the Music Community at Large.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Aaliyah - Ultimate Aaliyah .......2007-02-03

"Ultimate Aaliyah" (2005) is an impressive two disc release (+ Bonus dvd) consisting of twenty-five tracks from Aaliyah (Aaliyah Dana Haughton, January 16th 1979-August 25th 2001). Aaliyah's death at 22 years old sent shocks through the music world, a real tragedy - may she rest in peace. In her short lifetime Aaliyah was a prolific grammy winning artist, model & actress. This release opens with the exceptional "One In A Million", Aaliyah shines like the sun on this memorable love ballad. Next to this sweet cut, my favourite Aaliyah track is the outstanding slow jam "I Care 4 U", Aaliyah comforts a man who's women left him. I remember when "We Need A Resoultion" was blowing up on the radio, its a commercially friendly track which is relevant to the everyday relationship issue's real life people deal with. Another hit collaboration with Timbaland is "Try Again" made for "Romeo Must Die" a movie starring Jet Li and Aaliyah. "Rock The Boat" & "More Then A Woman" are to more memorable joints from her self-titled album. The "I Miss You" (Remix) is a moving and powerful track, Aaliyah sings soulfully about a lost love - Aaliyah really captured the feeling of a breakup and the longing people have on this premium joint. Disc two features bonus, soundtrack, and guest appearance/collaboration material. Timbaland & Magoo team up with Wyclef and provide a heartfelt tribute to Aaliyah on "Hold On" . "Ultimate Aaliyah" is a release for any R & B collection.

5 out of 5 stars Awesome!.......2007-01-07

Man I miss this girl. She was a definite talent and had a fast path to the top!

5 out of 5 stars Ulitmate Aaliyah.......2006-10-17

You know I was Gonna Buy This Album Off Amazon But then i went to Hastings To get a Cd But This Cd Was there so i Got both I love this Cd At the end off the DvD I almost Cried Cuz was so Sad So yeah Buy it if you want It's you Choice.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent!.......2006-08-31

Wonderful, eye-catching packaging and great selections completes this CD set! Features all her best, gems, and a DVD documentary of her life and music! No disappointments here!

4 out of 5 stars A complete timeline of her career! (4.5 stars).......2006-04-14

In a span of only 7 years, Aaliyah Dana Haughton became one of the biggest and brightest stars in R&B. In 2001, she released her self-titled third album to rave reviews and was slated to star in two big-budget films later in the year. However, Aaliyah never lived to reap her newfound success as an ill-fated crash off of the Barbados coast took her life. It's still hard to believe to this day.

Since then, there's been a few compilations to harness Aaliyah's short-lived but successful career. Only one, however, has completely captured her best moments -- "Ultimate Aaliyah". Released in the U.K. in 2005, it's a three-disc set of her greatest hits, grab-bag material, and an hour-long DVD documentary paying tribute to the legacy she departed with. The U.S. saw the release of "I Care 4 U" (which was a decent hits compilation), but this is, by far, the best collection of Aaliyah's career. It includes ALL of her chart entries, (except "Come Over" and "Age Ain't Nuthin But A Number"), NEW unreleased material, and a special documentary of interviews and promo clips from some of the biggest and brightest stars who knew Aaliyah best.

In sum, Aaliyah's entire career is on display with this special collection. You don't have to look elsewhere to find Aaliyah at her best moments (unless you have to have "Age" and/or "Come Over"). As a bonus, you also get a DVD that tells her life through interviews and video clips from some of your favorite stars. This is truly the ultimate collection! Therefore, the only problem I have was its quiet release. An all-encompassing collection of Aaliyah's best moments with a bonus DVD and it gets a quiet U.K. release? Maybe it was contract issues with her label, but this record SHOULD have gotten a U.S. release. If you don't own it, it's a definite must-have, no matter the side of the ocean you're on. Highly recommended for any music fan, especially avid R&B followers.

Grade: A
Carnaval
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • World's best trumpet player
  • Credit Wynton Marsalis
  • stylistically wrong
  • Wynton, Wynton, Wynton.
  • Good, but not the best
 Carnaval

Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000026EN
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Carnaval: Variations Sur 'Le Carnaval De Venise'
  2. Carnaval: The Debutante (Caprice Brillant)
  3. Carnaval: Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms
  4. Carnaval: Grand Russian Fantasia
  5. Carnaval: Moto Perpetuo, Op 11
  6. Carnaval: 'Tis the Last Rose of Summer
  7. Tsar Saltan: The Flight of The Bumblebee
  8. Carnaval: Napoli -- Variations on a Neapolitan Song
  9. Carnaval: Fantaisie Brillante
  10. Carnaval: Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child
  11. Carnaval: Valse Brillante

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars World's best trumpet player.......2007-05-12

The incredible Wynton Marsalis plays the classics of the brass solo genre.
If you want to hear some very delightful music played by a most impressive instrumentalist, get this album.

Listening to this will make you realize the mediocrity of most of today's popular music. They don't grow people like Jean-Baptiste Arban any more.

5 out of 5 stars Credit Wynton Marsalis.......2007-01-25

This outstanding collection of turn-of-the-last-century cornet solos is a collector's item. Mr. Marsalis (and the ensemble) makes it all sound so easy and enjoyable. As an instrumental music teacher I find hearing these inspires many of my high school high brass players to work on them.

3 out of 5 stars stylistically wrong.......2005-05-29

Having studied with an international authority on cornet playing I can con fidently say that Wynton's cornet playing is ok at best. More than anything hes tryying to sell CDs rather than capture the essence of Cornet playing, like most of wyntons playing its alot of flash but no substance. Great if your a trumpet head and you get off on empty virtuostic fluff.

5 out of 5 stars Wynton, Wynton, Wynton........2005-01-01

There are times, when I'm listeing to Wynton, I get depressed like the flash of a 64th note played. His sounds is so pure and wonderful. He rocks. I don't mind realizing that there aren't many other trumpeteers out there like him.

I met him once actually. In Alice Tully Hall, after a holiday concert. He stood on the stage towering over my dad, brother and I. He called us "the frontline", after my dad telling him we play the trumpet, trombone, and clarinet. What a cool guy.

4 out of 5 stars Good, but not the best.......2004-11-28

Marsalis is an excellent trumpet player, there is no question as to that. He is certainly not the best in the world, however. I prefer a better recording of Carnival of Venice and many other cornet solos by Gerard Schwarz. The spirit of such solos is lost when they are put to ensemble accompaniment, Schwarz interprets them far better in my opinion. Also, his technical mastery is at least equal to that of Wynton's, or was when he made the album. His sound is sweeter and more perfect to my ear. And this is not the only album in which you can hear dazzling technical pieces, either. Sergei Nakariakov, Rafael Mendez, and Allen Vizzutti are the most proficient players with recordings out there. Nakariakov and Mendez both do better readings of the Paganini, playing the entire song double-tonguing and circular breathing. The Mendez Flight of the Bumblebee has a much better sound and fits the piece more, too. The most amazing song I have ever heard is the Carnival of Venus, by Vizzutti. Listen to anything by Wynton and then this song, you will be absolutely amazed. The last variation of the Marsalis is Vizzutti's first, and they get harder from there. Simply put, this is a good recording and the most accessible, but there are better ones out there. I wouldn't buy this to hear cornet solos or amazing technical pieces, but for hearing other interpretations. I prefer Schwarz, Mendez, Vizzutti, and Nakariakov.
Believe
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • More stars please!
  • The HOTTEST Yolanda Adams CD EVER!!!!!
  • Full of inspiration. A wonderful, wonderful album.
  • Take it from a Singer, her vocals are unsurpassed.
  • AN INSPIRATIONAL GIFT !!
 Believe
Yolanda Adams
Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005R5V1
Release Date: 2001-12-04

Tracks:

  1. Never Give Up
  2. I Gotta Believe
  3. Fo' Sho' (featuring Karen Clark Sheard)
  4. Thank You
  5. A Song of Faith
  6. Unconditional
  7. Anything
  8. Only If God Says Yes
  9. Since the Last Time I Saw You
  10. I'm Gonna Be Ready
  11. Darling Girl
  12. I'm Thankful

Amazon.com

Yolanda Adams has enjoyed a meteoric rise up the charts since her sparkling 1999 debut, Mountain High, Valley Low. A Christmas and live album later, she's back with her most polished and deliberate release yet. Adams calls on friends Shep Crawford, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and Kevin Bond to again produce a silky-smooth backdrop for her commanding vocal presence. While the topical matter on Believe seems geared toward a secular market, there are gospel strains on the tracks "Only If God Says Yes" and "Thank You." Most of the beats center around the radio hits "I Gotta Believe" and "Never Give Up," inspirational ballads built to showcase Adams's beautiful voice. There's some edgy funk to boot, with Elektra label mate Karen Clark-Sheard on "Fo' Sho'." Overall, the crossover appeal of Believe seems destined to make Adams's star shine even brighter. --Michael Lyttle

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars More stars please!.......2006-09-26

Praise the Lord!!Although I had this cd for a while I ve decided to write a review about it today because listening to it helped me going through a difficult moment of my life.This cd is for everybody who believe in the Lord and need inspiration.She is truly blessed with a great,powerful voice.Reccomended!

5 out of 5 stars The HOTTEST Yolanda Adams CD EVER!!!!!.......2005-10-21

This cd is one of Yolanda's best cd's, if not The Best. Almost every song on this albulm is inspiring and motivational!! You won't be dissappointted..I have most of her albums, to date, even Day by Day (2005). But, its something about Believe that keeps me coming back.....You Wont Be Disappointed!!and for the prices that some have on Amazon, I would most definitely jump on the offer, ASAP!!!!

5 out of 5 stars Full of inspiration. A wonderful, wonderful album........2005-05-25

I enjoy this whole album. Everytime I listen to this CD I feel so much better about my day, and my faith is recharged. I like I never have to skip a song when I listen to this CD. There are so many times I press repeat and just let a song repeat 2-4 times and start singing right along. Yolanda was blessed with a beautiful voice, and her songs are always right on time. This is one album you should have as part of your gospel collection. Yolanda gives her all in every song she sings. Believe is an excellent, excellent album.

These are the songs I will repeat when I need to recharge my spirit:

2. I gotta believe
6. Unconditional
7. Anything
8. Only if God Says Yes
12. I'm thankful

I'm thankful is different from what Yolanda usually does. Her songs are usually mid-tempo or slow temp songs, but this one is upbeat and hip. It was a treat for me, and a song I love working out to.

Some of the wonderful Lyrics to Thankful:

You're there to pick me up
Whenever I fall down
And I can't say enough
'Bout the things you've done for me
Without you in my life
I don't know where I'd be
Release my heart felt praise
Gonna life my voice and sing.

Chorus
Gonna raise my hands up to the sky
Use every breath to glorify
Your name your work your way
'Cause I'm so thankful
For life, for health, for strength to live
For sharing love and fellowship
For every blessing that you give
I'm thankful

I'm thankful there is an artist as talented and annointed like Yolanda to spread her words of inspiration through music. This is an album you must have in your collection.

5 out of 5 stars Take it from a Singer, her vocals are unsurpassed........2004-12-21

First of let me start off by saying how ashamed i am of the people who choose to negatively review this album. People need to understand that as a singer gets older their vocal ability gradually deterioates and in order to maintain a strong, powerful voice for as long as possible a singer cannot sing so powerfully and aggressively on every single track of their album. That being said let me say that their are two songs on this album that alone are well worth the price of this album. "Never Give Up" and "I'm Gonna Be Ready" are arguably two of my favorite songs of all time. These two songs define why Yolanda is such a super-talent and also explain her tremendous success to date. She sings them with so much emotion, and so much grace and power that while listening(especially to the riveting climaxes) u cannot begin to understand how she has any competion as an artist. Her voice is in tip-tip conditon and she belt these songs out like its nobody's business. Of course if you are looking for Yolandas most impressive display of vocal talent then buy "Songs From the Heart" one of her earlier (strictly gospel albums". This album however is one of my favorites not just of hers but of any album ive ever listend to, and in my opinion (and im not rich)I would have bought this cd if it only had two songs, "Never Give Up" and I'm Gonna Be Ready". Thanks Yolanda for never dissapointing a truly grateful fan.

5 out of 5 stars AN INSPIRATIONAL GIFT !!.......2004-08-29

I saw Yolanda Adams perform on the 4th of July Celebrations and was in awe of her voice. BELIEVE is my first Yolanda Adams cd and it surpasses any expectations I may have had.
The cd begins with "Never Give Up" a song filled with such inspiration and it gives a true opportunity for Yolanda's voice to soar.
Throughout the cd, with the ballads and the more funkier numbers, Yolanda fills each number with the message of the lord, filled with hope. The cd is a gift for anyone who wants a reminder that there are brighter days ahead. Each day I listen to this cd to get the message and strength I need to help with the problems that I am now dealing with.
Yolanda, your voice and true inspiration help me so much and I THANK YOU !!
Believe
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Still the best example of Vocal Trance music, even over three years later
  • Besides Us
  • Worth the price for Track three
  • Awesome Surprise
  • The epitomy of cheesy "trance"...
 Believe
4 Strings
Manufacturer: Ultra Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00008V5VR
Release Date: 2003-04-22

Tracks:

  1. Intro
  2. Take Me Away
  3. Revelation
  4. Fly Away
  5. Let It Rain - Interlude
  6. Let It Rain
  7. Diving
  8. Summer Sun
  9. Besides Us
  10. Interlude
  11. Waterfall
  12. Day Time
  13. High On Life
  14. Eastern Vibe
  15. Forever Young
  16. Summer Sun (Ibiza Mix)
  17. Believe
  18. Outro

Album Description

Full length from Dutch trance group who have proved their success with two U.S. radio singles, 'Take Me Away (Into The Night)' & 'Diving' (both included here). Enhanced portion includes a bonus CD-ROM video for 'Take Me Away (Into The Night)'. Ultra Records. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Still the best example of Vocal Trance music, even over three years later.......2006-09-18

This album still remains, at least for me, the best example of vocal trance music on the market. This is quite a feat seeing it has been out for over three years. Vanessa has a beautiful voice, quite powerful and sometimes haunting. Unfortunately, she has left the 4 Strings. Distinctive beats make this album one of a kind. Everyone I have ever recommended this album to has instantly become hooked, and that is the truth. The lyrics to the songs are incredibly uplifting and positive. Great for when you are in a bad mood and need a little cheering up. I guarantee at least one of the songs will get stuck in your head for at least a week. Plus, it is great for a dance party :) Hope you enjoy!

4 out of 5 stars Besides Us.......2006-08-22

The album gets better as it moves along even with the hit track at the start. Besides Us is a good layed out trance song, in at about 6 minutes. And a good follow up with Waterfall. The last 8 tracks make the album in my opinion.

4 out of 5 stars Worth the price for Track three.......2006-07-04

I don't know if "Revelation" is available as a single, and therefore, the cost of the album is worth it just for this track. Incredible...gets the blood pumping and the body moving!

5 out of 5 stars Awesome Surprise.......2006-06-12

I heard "Let It Rain", "Diving", "Take Me Away" a billion times in the past, but like with most trance songs they were on cd's with lots of others. I had no idea who the artist was. I love them and glad to know, but not surprised, that 4 Strings did them all. AWESOME!

1 out of 5 stars The epitomy of cheesy "trance"..........2006-01-05

I have tried to listen to this whole album several times because a good friend gave it to me, but just cannot bring myself to do it. The music is uneventful and repetitive. As far as vocals, at times I think I am listening to a commercial pop star because lyrics are sappy. I have no idea what kind of music fan I would reccommend this album too, but apparently it is quite popular according to reviews. I would not consider this trance at all and I beleive it is degrading to categorize it as euro-trance because of its lack of creativity. I hope that when electronic dance music breaks out into mainstream US this is not what Americans will prefer.

Music:

  1. Beneath These Stars
  2. Can't Stop Talking About Him
  3. Captured in Time
  4. Christmas
  5. Coming up: An Indie Tribute to the Music of Paul McCartney
  6. Connie Smith
  7. Curtis Mayfield Gospel
  8. DUB Sound&Power
  9. Freehand [Enhanced]
  10. Go Tell It on the Mountain

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