A Message from the Rock

Track Listings

1. Call Jesus

2. New Song

3. Now Faith

4. Safe With Jesus

5. Will You Be Ready

6. When Praises Go Up

7. God Will Take Care of You

8. He Gave Me Another Chance

9. Call Jesus [Instrumental] - Jerome Brailey, , , , , Peter's Rock Mass Choir, David Spradley

Tracks:

Crazy Horse
Other Close Times
Undercurrent
Carry The Stone
Ever Get The Blues
Lucky Motel
Bone Days
Take My Breath
Spectator
Sorry Love
Nothing In Her Eyes
Doesn't Hurt Anymore
Hanging From The Cross

Customer Reviews:

Bone Days CD John Trudell.......2007-02-22

This CD speaks to the heart. Fantastic, such talent. John Trudell is a true word weaver.

Spiritual food for mind , heart and soul.......2004-04-02

I discovered John Trudell with this album and I deeply fell in love with this man. When I heard these album's songs for the first time, I was definitely hooked and deeply moved. I can't help listening to this cd again and again...The music, beautiful blues, mixed with traditional Native American voice and music, and THIS VOICE, John Trudell's voice - deep, beautiful voice which send vibrations and thrills through all my being. Everyone who hear such a voice can't help being under a spell.
And then THE WORDS, such words as "My heart doesn't hurt anymore, but my soul does. Maybe that's what soules are for, to take the hurt the heart can't take." And then THE MAN behind this voice and behind these words...

I wanted to know more about this artist, and then I went back through his discography and discovered more about the man too. John Trudell speack about things which can't leave people cold.

As a woman, a mother and an human being this man touched me,deeply...mind, heart and soul. Please, listen to his voice, please listen to his "spoken words", his music. John Trudell is such an artist, such a man, such a treasure for the humanity. I wish everybody in the world could open his mind and his heart to this man's words.

PS: It's the same review bellow, but I re-wrote it because a lot of grammatical mistakes!! I am afraid everyone has noticed that English isn't my native language. But I was so eager to share my feelings about this album that I haven't noticed the wrong words I used and the mistakes I wrote. But I wasn't wrong about my feelings, and the "power"of John Trudell's voice and songs.

spiritual food for mind, heart and soul.......2004-03-22

I discovered John Trudell with this album and I deeply falled in love with this man. When I heard these album's songs for the first time, I was definitely hooked and deeply moved. I can't help lessen to this cd again and again...The music, beautiful blues, mixed with traditional Native American voice and music, and THIS VOICE, John Trudell's voice -sultry, deep, beautiful voice which send fibrations and thrills all over my being. Everyone who heard such a voice can't help being under a spell.

And then THE WORDS, such words as "My heart doesn't hurt anymore, but my soul does. Maybe that's what soules are for, to take the hurt the heart can't take." And then THE MAN behind this voice and behind this words...

I wanted to know more about this artist, and then I went back through his discography and discovered more about the man too. John Trudell speak about things which can't leave people cold.

As a woman, a mother and an human being this man touched me,deeply...mind, heart and soul. Please, lessen to his voice, please lessen to his "spoken words", his music. John Trudell is such an artist, such a man, such a treasure for the humanity. I wish everybody in the world could open his mind and his heart to this man's words!

An Oasis of Sanity in an Insane World.......2002-08-15

I recently purchased this CD 'Bone Days' and what can I say? A superlative compilation of music, lyrics, spoken words and song. Highly intelligent and deeply, deeply profound. A delight to the senses. An emotional rollercoaster. Happiness, inspiration, sadness, anger, despair. As I write this review I am actually listening to this very CD!

I would like to conclude this review by expressing my gratitude and appreciation to John T, Angelina Jolie and the complete 'cast and crew' who wrote, compiled and produced this exceptionally fine and highly enjoyable album. Five hundred years plus and society, 'at large' seemingly and tragically remains very blind and extremely deaf to the Wisdom and Knowledge being shared so generously, with us, by Native individuals such as John Trudell. Yes, indeed, John "live and learn are the Seasons...."

To the Bone.......2002-04-06

Again John Trudell cuts to the bone with this new album. He has been my hero for decades and each time I hear his words they still have power to move me. I cry, I get angry and I am deeply moved by this man who has touched the gods and come back with a message for us. I think anyone can relate to the expressions he shares with us. Love, happiness, blues, anger and fleeting joy. As in the title track of Bone Days " The great search for truth, every meaning has a meaning, Dark and light have their reason, Live and learn are the seasons."
His songs of love are exquisite. Like "Takes my breath" leave me feeling. . .

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It Wasn't My Idea to Dance
~ MESSAGE FROM BENNY HILL COUNTRY ~
Move on over for the 2nd best album by The Move
Peter Mew has improved but not on this release
Awful Remastering!!!

Message from the Country
The Move
Manufacturer: Capitol
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ASIN: B0009Y335Q
Release Date: 2005-09-12

Tracks:

Message From The Country
Ella James
No Time
Don't Mess Me Up
Until Your Moma's Gone
It Wasn't My Idea To Dance
The Minister
Ben Crawley Steel Company
The Words Of Aaron
My Marge
Tonight
Chinatown
Down On The Bay
Do Ya
California Man
Don't Mess Me Up
The Words Of Aaron
Do Ya

Album Description

The group's last good album, weaker than Shazam but pleasant enough in its sub-White Album way. EMI. 2005.

Album Details

Digitally Remastered Expanded Edition of the Final Move Album that Included Bev Bevan, Roy Wood and Jeff Lynne, who Would Eventually Disband the Group to Form Electric Light Orchestra. Amid the Eight Added Bonus Tracks Are the Original Single plus an Alt Version of "do Ya", One of the Groups Last Recordings that Would Become a Hit for Elo Later in the Decade. This Edition is Released in Celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the Group's Signing to EMI Records.

Customer Reviews:

It Wasn't My Idea to Dance.......2007-03-02

This is a monumental re-release, the sonics are much improved and the scope and expanse of the talent revealed in glorious technicolor. Jeff Lynne and Roy Wood are a human jukebox, channeling everything from Beatles pop, pyschedelia, Elvis, sitars, Led Zep riffs, lush Brian Wilson harmonies, straight-on rock, Phil Spector -- you name it -- all tied up in a fantastic bow.

The inclusion of several strong bonus tracks -- singles and b-sides released by the Move during this time frame, including the anthem "Do Ya"-- round out what is a spectacular re-release and one of the better records of the decade.

~ MESSAGE FROM BENNY HILL COUNTRY ~.......2007-01-18

ROY WOOD PERFORMS: BENNY HILL AND THE MOTHERS OF INVENTION (including Jeff Lynne with the every great rock artist you ever knew or loved orchestra). Somewhere in season three of the original Benny episodes, he comes out as Roy Wood in his ultimate uber hippie imitation (hair, beard and all), performing a funny musical skit. Now I shall forever associate this album with him since images like that never give up your captive memory cells. THANKS BENNY!

This remaster is very enjoyable with many extras, released (singles, etc.) and unreleased (outtakes). The music covers every imaginable influence from the then burgeoning rock scene. Acid-rock phasey-crunchy guitars, heavy-trebly Rick bass pickings and funky hard-hitting drums cross with surf harmonies, electric folk/country and kooky doo-wop throwbacks. It's ALL mixed up in a pre-ELO orchestra of comedic madness - quite funny actually, and very experimental (they really change it up with each song). Everyone who loves rock 'n' roll will find many things to latch on to and enjoy for the long run - It's all a pleasant trip (Darth's review above does a great job on the song by song). Some of the song passages and writing/arranging are unbelievably adept at capturing the era's stream-of-consciousness higher strivings (played out in the best bands), but then switching to slapstick absurdity like the Ben Crawley Steel Co. song and a couple of others (HEY, maybe Roy and Benny were actually good friends??? That would explain a few things).

I am not well-informed enough about this band to give technical details, band history and whatnot, but my general FEELING for the band and this album is ANOTHER GREAT ONE from these guys! The influence from The Move seems to be far more widespread than many ever thought with all that was going on back then. Humor, good musicianship and creative exploration make this a full five sitar attraction to my mind (with over 75 minutes of musical mayhem that includes a juicy booklet full of interest) ~ Peace ~

Move on over for the 2nd best album by The Move.......2006-11-20

While "Shazam" tends to be my favorite Move album, "Message from the Country" occupies a firm place in my heart as well. The last Move album and truly first ELO album "Message from the Country" has been remastered and while the sonics aren't ideal (Peter Mew tends to lean a bit too heavily on Sonic Solutions "No Noise" hiss reduction and also glossed over the original master recordings flaws a bit too much for my taste here)this is probably one of the better sounding reissues of the album (particularly when compared to "Great Move" the anthology that included this album plus the singles recorded for EMI--that version mixed up the original running order of the album and didn't sound all that great).

We get the original album plus five single sides and a version of "Don't Mess Me Up" stripped down to the vocals, "The Words of Aaron" with additional woodwind overdubs and an alternate take of "Do Ya" with "My Marge" mysteriously tagged on at the end (although it's not mentioned on the CD at all and the running time is curiously states it runs 4:20 when with "My Marge" it runs around 7 minutes).

Liner notes includes brief comments from Lynne, Wood and Bevan discussing the album. Also we get an extensive discussion of the recording of the album and a brief history of the band. It's not a bad reissue it just could sound better.

Peter Mew has improved but not on this release.......2006-10-14

While not as scintillating hard rock as Looking On or Shazam, this is still one killer collection of tunes, esp. the Roy Wood songs. Funny thing is, on the ELO guy's tunes, you can hear the smarmy production that ruined future Harrison and Petty productions coming into bloom. He must be a hell of a nice guy. Otherwise, why would any artist want his gooey fingerprints smearing their art? That said, the album is still miles better than anything Wood or the ELO guy have done since. The biggest drawback is Peter Mew's mastering, which emphasizes the digital realm's tendency towards shrillness and a thin sound that wears and tears on the ears. Mew and the ELO guy have a lot in common. But then again, the price is right. So, I say go for it. Pick it up and enjoy. Just don't expect any analogue delights.

Awful Remastering!!!.......2006-05-26

It is unfortunate that such amazing music gets such heavy handed remastering. Peter Mew (Abbey Road mastering engineer) has once again smothered another remaster with noise reduction until it chirps like an MP3. The sound is boomy and closed off.

I'm grateful to have The Move on CD once again but I wish a more competent remastering engineer was employed. When's Peter Mew going to retire?

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Excellent funk
Upbeat Acid Jazz at its best
Irresistable Grooves
Have Mercy!
JTQ have brought the funk back

Message from the Godfather
James Taylor Quartet
Manufacturer: Ubiquity
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005NBWO
Release Date: 2001-08-21

Tracks:

Side Stepping
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Message From The Godfather
Who Put A Hole In My Head
Splat
Willma Will
Tough Chicken
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When In Rome

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The James Taylor Quartet's A Message from the Godfather, certainly isn't going to win any awards for originality. You'd be forgiven if, after popping the disc in your CD player, you begin to think you've mistakenly ended up with a Lonnie Smith or Grant Green Blue Note reissue from the late '60s or early '70s. But, as fans of that era's organ-heavy funkified "soul jazz" could tell you, originality isn't everything. Produced by Snowboy, the British DJ and percussionist whose own recent releases have evoked early '70s Latin jazz players such as Eddie Palmieri, A Message from the Godfather is a throwback in the best sense of that word, a rollicking party album that places the groove front and center and never lets up. Dominated by the fat sound of Taylor's Hammond B-3 organ and by the analog production that makes the album sound as if it really were recorded on a sweaty night in 1970, this is one of the best albums Taylor has come up with to date, and certainly his most organic. That last quality can be a double-edged sword, as saxophonist and flutist John Wilmott and guitarist David Taylor's solos sometimes meander a bit and could possibly have benefited from a little editing. Still, warts and all it'll be hard not the throw this on the stereo next time there's a party in your living room. --Ezra Gale

Customer Reviews:

Excellent funk.......2007-06-26

This is some of the best funk I have come across in a long time. The B-3 organ drives the tracks and makes you want to get down, but the other instrumentalists never fail to please, especially the sax player.
A great album if you want music for partying or simply appreciate a good groove.

Upbeat Acid Jazz at its best.......2005-12-17

Wow! I came across this by accident while looking at some other artists. Of course, you see the James Taylor name and you think of something quite different than Acid Jazz.

At any rate, if you like upbeat, driving, B-3 organ-driven instrumental acid jazz, you will absolutely love this album. I like every one of these cuts and that is a real rarity in my extended music collection. If you are like me, a high percentage of albums will have some selections that you just skip over or you edit your CDs (like I do) by burning just the cuts you like onto a compilation.

However, this album is excellent throughout and their best overall in my book. I tried to listen to some of the selections from their other projects and they did not spark my interest.

Also, if you want some other outstanding B-3 organ jazz music like this, please get yourself some Charles Earland music...like Intensity, Black Talk or Slammin and Jammin....great stuff.

Irresistable Grooves.......2002-04-12

Let's get one thing straight here: I'm not a jazz expert. I've never heard any of this bands other releases. But I am a devoted music fan and I know a groove when I hear one. and this here is a scorching hot collection of 10 B-3 driven grooves performed with such style, such energy and such soul that it's purely irrestable.
Say what you want about the apparent lack of originality here, but you can't deny the barrage of groovy goodness that this album attacks you with. The gurgling B-3, the thick and deep bass, gritty guitar, relentlessly funky drums and ripping sax/flute weave a sublime texture of fired up grooviness that you can't help but get down to. Highlights include the "Side Stepping" and the title track, but you really can't go wrong with any of these tunes.
So wether you want some tracks to cruise with, chill out too, party too or otherwise, this is disc for you. The grooves will move you.

Have Mercy!.......2001-10-25

This is quite possibly the best album that the JTQ has even made. They're loose but tight, free flowing and in the groove. It's the product of a group of musicians who have worked together so long that they all know instinctively where each of the others is going. This is the record they hoped 1989's 'Wait a Minute' would be, but in comparison that album sounds stiff and uncertain. 'Godfather' is the JTQ at their most relaxed and natural. To be sure there's no new territoty here - there are a lot of motifs you've heard before. What's new is their approach - never has the JTQ played with this much soul, swing and verve. Sonically, the album is warm and welcoming, the benefits of an all-analog recording (save the press to CD, of course). The best song on the album is "Chalkpit": a stanky New Orleans workout like The Meters used to kick, yet with just a touch of London allnighter amphetamine edginess. The perfect album for the die-hard fan who yearns for the JTQ of over a decade ago (when you used to play the "Blow Up" single until you thought the grooves would wear out), and for the newcomer who wants to discover the true soul of modern souljazz.

JTQ have brought the funk back.......2001-10-03

I have all of JTQs' British released albums, and was only ever marginely disapointed with the last, "A few Tips about Living Underground" which lacked the usual hard groove attached to any JTQ album. The best thing about "Godfather" is its live appeal, recorded in analogue, it gives the air of its contemporarys ie Jimmy Smith, Reuben Wilson et al. The opening track sets the mood with mind blowing organ and sax solos by James and the amazing John Wilmot. Another track "Tough Chicken" pays homage to Lonnie Liston Smith's "Expansions" crossed with the illicit "Burning Spear" by S.O.U.L. If you want an album with no real suprises but containing all that is good about Jazz/Funk/Soul I suggest you order this now and wait by the mailbox until it arives!
I can't wait to see these tracks played live when I next go to see JTQ, now they've got the funk back!

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Vienna Idol
How sad
Not their style
Perhaps The Greatest Gag Gift Ever!
wow - THAT was something!

Vienna Boys Choir Goes Pop
Vienna Boys Choir
Manufacturer: EMI Classics
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ASIN: B00006I0BI
Release Date: 2002-09-17

Tracks:

My Heart Will Go On
All You Need Is Love
Get Down
Fantasy
The Power Of Goodbye
Nothing Else Matters
Nothing Compares To You
Message In A Bottle
Supreme
Eternal Flame
Burning Down The House
Only Time

Customer Reviews:

Vienna Idol.......2007-02-07

Two Questions: Was this the audition tape for "Vienna Idol?" and What would Simon Cowell's say?

How sad.......2006-04-16

A terrible try to match Libera. Someone said it right: how dare those people use such marvellous voices to create such ugly
thing? Let Libera deal with amazing new age music, let Vienna Boys Choir continue being masters of their domains: classical music.

Not their style.......2006-03-31

I was expecting something a lot better. One can't fault the choir for the recording. The fault lies with the director, arranger, and producer. The instrumental accompaniment over shadowed the boys singing. The arrangements of each song was too similar, and the boys sounded too restrained for this style. Pop is not the musical style of the Vienna Boys Choir. They need to stick what they do best - classical and sacred music.

Perhaps The Greatest Gag Gift Ever!.......2005-12-07

The greatest thing about this CD is that it wasn't meant to be funny! Upon listening to "Burning Down The House", I was seized with a fit of hysterical laughter that nearly broke a rib. And the laughs keep coming. Need a smooth tune for that special gal, try "Fantasy", she will be yours! Need a good jogging tune, "Get Down" should serve your purpose. A CD that will offer hours of entertainment. Guaranteed.

wow - THAT was something!.......2005-10-31

I got this as a gift because my friend saw a holiday cd with Vienna Boys Choir at my house. My advice:listen to the music previews before you buy the cd. It's too freaky for me. Good Luck.

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Message from the Country
The Move
Manufacturer: One Way
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ASIN: B000GW87VQ
Release Date: 2006-10-02

Tracks:

It Wasn't My Idea to Dance
Minister
Message from the Country
Words of Aaron
Ben Crawley Steel Company
Until Your Mama's Gone
No Time
Ella James
Don't Mess Me Up
My Marge

Album Details

Japanese Limited Edition Issue of the Album Classic in a Deluxe, Miniaturized LP Sleeve Replica of the Original Vinyl Album Artwork.

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Awful remastering...
The Move goes out on top
A tremendous archievement,if you understand the context of the sessions.
The most special and unique album by the BRILLIANT Move

Message from the Country
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ASIN: B0009Y3356
Release Date: 2005-09-12

Tracks:

Message from the Country
Ella James
No Time
Don't Mess Me Up
Until Your Moma's Gone
It Wasn't My Idea To Dance
Minister
Ben Crawley Steel Company
Words Of Aaron
My Marge
Tonight
Chinatown
Down On The Bay
Do Ya
California Man
Don't Mess Me Up (Alternate Version)
Words Of Aaron (Alternate Version)
Do Ya (Alternate Version)
My Marge (Session Version)

Album Description

The group's last good album, weaker than Shazam but pleasant enough in its sub-White Album way. EMI. 2005.

Album Details

Customer Reviews:

Awful remastering..........2006-04-24

It is unfortunate that such amazing music gets such heavy handed remastering. Peter Mew has once again smothered another remaster with noise reduction until it chirps like and MP3. The sound is boomy and closed off.

I'm grateful to have The Move on CD once again but I wish a more competent remastering engineer was employed. When's Peter Mew going to retire?

The Move goes out on top.......2006-02-16

Message From The Country (1971.) The final studio album from the Move

INTRODUCTION:
It was in 1971 that the Move ultimately disbanded. By this time, Jeff Lynne, Roy Wood, and Bev Bevan had shifted their attention toward their new musical project, which would ultimately become the legendary Electric Light Orchestra. But, before they abandoned the Move entirely, they would record one last album. That album was Message From The Country. Although the Move is relatively obscure and unknown by all but the biggest fans of the musicians in question, this album has gained a cult following as the band's most popular, being considered their swansong. Read on, and see how the album really fares!

OVERVIEW:
The Move released their final album, Message From The Country, on October 8, 1971. For the album, the band featured the usual lineup of Jeff Lynne, Roy Wood, and Bev Bevan. Lynne and Wood produced the album. Tracklist for the album consists of Message From The Country, Ella James, No Time, Don't Mess Me Up, Until Your Moma's Gone, It Wasn't My Idea To Dance, The Minister, Ben Crawley Steel Company, The Words Of Aaron, and My Marge.

REVIEW:
The Move really did go out on top. It's amazing, really. For the final album, the band just kicked back and had a good time making their music, not taking the project too seriously. It's incredible that this album, made without tremendous effort or care on the band's part, ended up being their most revered work! Remarkable, but true. The album was released just a few short months prior to the Electric Light Orchestra debut, and in many places, it shows. Let's take a look at the tracks, and see how each one fares!

-SIDE A-

-Message From The Country: Starting an album is no easy task, because the artist needs to create a song that is catchy and appealing to the listener, as well as one that shows off what the artist is all about. The Move does this excellently on their final album. This is an awesome semi-symphonic rock piece, which definitely serves as a premonition to the Electric Light Orchestra material that was just around the corner. Many portions of the song resemble the 10358 Overture from the self-titled Electric Light Orchestra debut, which followed just a few months later. A GREAT way to start the album!

-Ella James: On this tune, the trio takes that classic early rock and roll sound, and fuses it with their own unique stylings. What results from this is one of the band's most memorable tunes. It's catchy as hell, and you're gonna remember it long after you finish listening to the album. An excellent song.

-No Time: This is a slower and more melodic piece, which heavily emphasizes woodwind instrumentation. The slower stylings end up working very well, creating something totally and distinctly the Move. It's definitely some of the best flute usage ever heard in a pop-rock song! As usual, the band doesn't fail to impress their listeners. On the track, the vocals are very similar to those from Queen Of The Hours from the self-titled Electric Light Orchestra debut.

-Don't Mess Me Up: Roy Wood tries to be Elvis Presley - and he does a surprisingly good job of it! The neo-rockabilly instrumentation goes perfectly with Wood's Elvis-esque vocals, making for yet another memorable track. If you listened to this track, and this track only, you'd have no idea this was a British symphonic rock group! An excellent track, and one that shows off the band's diversity nicely.

-Until Your Moma's Gone: For this track, the band tries their hand at a somewhat bluesy rock sound that heavily integrates horns into the mix. The Move rarely failed to make excellent music, and this track proves to be no exception. Once again, the band shows off beautifully how diverse they are, while at the same time remaining true to the sound that is uniquely their own. Awesome stuff.

-SIDE B-

-It Wasn't My Idea To Dance: This is, by far, one of the strongest songs on the album.
The baroque-flavored instrumentation definitely gives a hint of what's to come on the self-titled Electric Light Orchestra debut. Hell, this song could have been put on THAT album and it would have fit perfectly! From its earliest moments right up to its closing, this song definitely stands as one of the Move's finest.

-The Minister: Essentially, this track is more of a straight-up classic rocker. Nothing too progressive here, just basic, straight-to-the-point classic rock. Many portions of this song are reminiscent of the Beatles, which isn't at all surprising. The Move was one of those bands that rarely did anything wrong musically - this song is solid proof.

-Ben Crawley Steel Company: Bev Bevan does vocals on this - definitely one of the most different-sounding tracks on the album. Essentially, this is the band's attempt at country music, and it even sounds like Bevan is trying to mimic Johnny Cash vocally. Usually experimenting with different styles like this would be a recipe for disaster - but that's certainly not the case with the Move, as they prove time and time again on this album. This is no exception to the rule.

-The Words Of Aaron: Here we have pop rock, with a light symphonic touch to it. Jeff Lynne's piano playing on this one really has to be heard to be appreciated. The guy is so well-known as a singer, that his other skills often get neglected, as this song proves. Don't pass this one by!

-My Marge: The only disposable song on the album. This song is obviously a joke the band just did for a laugh. Still, it's worth listening to for its sheer novelty value. It's actually very similar to what Cream did with Mother's Lament at the end of the Disraeli Gears album. The band could just as well have left this song off the album, though - it wouldn't have hurt my feelings. Still, one weak cut doesn't derail an album consisting of mostly masterpieces.

OVERALL:
In the end, the final effort from the Move is quite possibly the finest one they recorded. It's just a shame that the band's material, this masterpiece of an album included, ended up being overshadowed in favor of the Electric Light Orchestra stuff the trio began doing just months later. But whether it gets the proper recognition or not, it's a masterpiece. If you're a fan of these musicians, or perhaps you're an Electric Light Orchestra fan who wants to look into the past of that band's founding members, this album is for you. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

EDITION NOTES:
At long last, this album finally got remastered and reissued in America! It took long enough, but the remastered version is awesome. In addition to greatly expanded liner notes and remastered sound, the album features a ton of bonus tracks. You get non-album cuts from the same era, as well as many outtakes that were never officially released. The former feature Do Ya and California Man, and it's great to finally be able to get those cuts on an album! This version is the one most readily available in America, and the best version of the album, so buy it!

A tremendous archievement,if you understand the context of the sessions........2005-09-26

First of all,I'd like to say,that with the discovery of the actual first generation mixdown masters(which were not at EMI),that the album now has unprecidented clarity.As with previous reissues(such as "Great Move") you get the bonus singles "California Man","Chinatown","Tonght","Do Ya" & "Down on The Bay".With this remaster,you also get four further unreleased selections,though the first two could be described as "Out-Fakes":an accapella mix of "Don't Mess me Up",and a remix of "The Words of Aaron" which strips the song back to just piano & vocals.The next two selections are genuine outtakes;an alternate take of "Do Ya" recorded for use by the BBC,and an alternate of "My Marge"(the original album's 1930's-style throwaway).However,most people don't realize that the album "A Message From The Country"(and its' related non-L.P. singles) & the first "Electric Light Orchestra" album were recorded simultaneously,on the same reels of tape and at the same sessions.Selections without the horns & cellos were earmarked for release under the name "The Move"(because,for commercial reasons,EMI wanted more recordings under the group's already established name),while the songs with the orchestral players were set aside for release under the name "Electric Light Orchestra".Had all the recordings been released as a double album,people would have hailed these recordings for the major achievement that they were.Both groups featured the same basic personel(Roy Wood,Bev Bevan & Jeff Lynne).Bassist Rick Price was involved at an early stage of the sessions,only to exit the group,and have his parts wiped,and re-played by Roy Wood.But,alas Wood & Lynne were each prolific writers,and each could fill an entire album without another writer,so they each started bands that were basically backing bands;Lynne's revised "Electric Light Orchestra" & Wood formed "Wizzard"

The most special and unique album by the BRILLIANT Move.......2005-09-06

I must start this review by saying how excited and happy I am that this truly wonderful album is FINALLY being reissued- about time, too!!!! I am a huge Move fan: I love their totally unique, bizarre, zany, colorful, rumbunctious psych pop ("Disturbance"), their murky, muddy, funky, grinding, swampy hard rock ("Brontosaurus"), their sinister, epic, gorgeous, mysterious, strange progressive rock ("What?"), and their crisp, shining, melodic beatelesque pop rock ("Tonight").

Message From The Country finds the Move's music very much in the region of the last three styles that I have mentioned- this album is a very strong collection of hard, bluesy rockabilly ("Till your Mama's gone", "Ella James" and the jaw droppingly bizarre "Don't mess me up"), moody, mysterious, achingly gorgeous prog rock ("Words of Aaron", "Message From The Country"), silly, throwaway vaudeville romps ("My Marge")
and crisp, clean, beatlesque pop rock ("Tonight"). And there's also the sinister, paranoid, manaic rock of "The Minister" and the etheral, sad, atmospheric balladry of "No Time".

In my opinion, I find that this album gets unfairly underrated and ignored, simply because it is the Move's last album- All Music guide call it "pleasant enough in it's sub-White album way"- This is a grave disservice to the Move, suggesting that they are mere Beatles clones- the Move had their own strong. unique, bizarre brand of music, totally unlike the Beatles!
It seems that if a band are melodic with good vocal harmonies they are dismissed as being "Beatles-like" , like the brilliant Bee Gees were in their fantastic 60's heyday.

"Message" is even Roy Wood's fave Move album, and he'd know!

I find that the Move's music got much more atmospheric and sinister as they moved into their prog/hard rock territory, and the cantankerous, heavy, predominant bass lines, compressed, treated vocals, morbid, creepy lyrics and enigmatic, eerie arrangments (especially in the stunning "Words of Aaron")all add up to create the moving, memorable, truly unique brand of rockabilly/hard rock/blues/progressive/pop/rock that the Move perfected on this, their best album.

Don't worry, they still retained their trademark sense of fun and humour- listening to the lyrics of "My Marge" will make you cringe as they sing "She picks her nose!Throws the brown lumps over the left side, green over the left side..."- Urgh!

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Moravian songs, via Janacek, Godar, Bittova and Skampa
Skampa Quartet is great - the singer... yikes

Janácek: Moravian Folk Poetry in Songs
Leos Janacek , Iva Bittová , ¿kampa Quartet , Vladimír Godár , and Skampa Quartet
Manufacturer: Supraphon
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00061X9YC
Release Date: 2005-03-01

Tracks:

Tuzba (Desire)
Stst'/Steadiness
Lavecka (Bench)
Stesk (Woe) - Skampa Quartet
Obrk Mileho (Lover's Likeness)
Svatba Kom (Gnats Wedding)
Kouzlo (Charm)
Slib (Promise)
Orisek Lovy (Hazel Nut) - Skampa Quartet
La (Love)
Jablunka (Apple Tree)
Jabucko (Sweet Apple)
Co Je to Za Nebe (What Sky)
Safva C (Alderman's Daughter)
Cervenab(Little Red Apples)
Dobr(Good Hunt)
He Warden)
Kony Mil [My Lover's Horses]
Kv MilodejnLove Herbs)
Pcko (Posy)
LoucenMilou
Jindy a NynThen and Now)
T (Uneasy)
VzknMessage)
Belegrade (Belgrade) - Skampa Quartet
Milenec Vrah (Lover Killer)
Pomluva (Calumny)
LoucenParting)
Sirota (Lonely Soul)
Osamel Alone)
Komu Kytka (For Whom the Posy)
Z Od Mil (Love Shining)
Polajka (Thyme)
Kol(KolTown)
Psano (Love Letter)
Karafi(Carnation)
Rozmarsemary)
Pamy (Mementos)
Zpevulenka (Tender Little Tune)
Nejistota (Uncertainty)
Kukacka (Cuckoo)
Zahrcka (Fence)
Muzikanti (Musicians)
Vernost' (Faithfulness)
Bolavlava (Headache)
Osud (Fate)
Daleko ProvdanWedded Far Away)
Budk (Wakening)
Dobrada (Sound Advice)
Slzy echou (Tears of Comfort)
Koukol (Corncockle)
Kalina (Guelder Rose)
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Moravian songs, via Janacek, Godar, Bittova and Skampa.......2006-05-09

This is a unique recording of Janacek's transcriptions of Moravian folk songs. Originally for piano and voice, they have been transcribed by Slovak composer Vladimir Godar for string quartet and (occasionally) three-voice male chorus. Here they are performed by renowned Czech singer and violinist Iva Bittova, accompanied by the Skampa Quartet and chorus. The effect is not so much of classical liede, but of authentic eastern European "popular" songs - the sonority of the string quartet adds to this in no small part. Janacek would be proud.

Skampa Quartet is great - the singer... yikes.......2005-07-28

I honestly did not know what I was getting myself into when I bought this CD. I love Janacek, I love folk songs... how could I go wrong? Iva Bittova! I was concerned that she would have a 50yr old woobly voice, but instead what exists is a thin VERY nasal tone... perhaps she should be singing traditional Bulgarian music! The voice is expressive, just ugly.
The recording quality is not very good, either. On many of the tracks, Iva seems to be muffled and in the background of the recording.
Really - dont waste your time and money, unless you really would just like to have a recording of over 50 Janacek songs.

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Message from Walton Street
MJT+3
Manufacturer: Koch Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004TJAP
Release Date: 2000-06-27

Tracks:

Old Images
No Land's Man
Aon
Jerry Lee
Is-It
On The Show
Jean's Jeans
Old Images (Alternate Take 4)
No Man's Land (Single Version)
No Man's Land (Alternate Take 6)
Aon (Alternate Take 3)
Jerry Lee (Alternate Take 1)
Is-It (Alternate Take 1)
On The Show (Alternate Take 3)
Jean's Jeans (Alternate Take 1)

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Message from the Country

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005NGSH
Release Date: 2002-11-26

Album Description

UK remastered reissue of the British prog-rock act's 1971 album that's out-of-print domestically. Includes eight bonus tracks from newly discovered & previously unheard session outtakes, 'Tonight', 'Chinatown', 'Down On The Bay', 'Do Ya', 'California Man'

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One Light at a Time
Dana Agnellini
Manufacturer: Silver Lining Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Country | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CA2LZU
Release Date: 2005-06-07

Tracks:

Family Man
Heaven Knows
These Changes
When Will I Align
One Light at at Time
Miracles
Nothin But Love
Thunder Hill
I Am Enough
You Know Everything
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