A New Generation
Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Tracks Are: 1. Clap Your Hands 2. I've Been Through the Blood 3. Take Off Those Rags Lazarus 4. When Redeemed I Stand 5. Making My Plans to Make It 6. I'm Glad I Know Who Jesus Is 7. Mercy Called Me By Name 8. Let the Church Arise 9. I'm Still Leaning on Jesus 10. When He Takes My Hand
A New Generation, Music, The Nelons
Average customer rating:
- B-52 is the bomb
- B-52's - 'Time Capsule: Songs For A Future Generation' (Reprise)
- B-52's
- Hair Today, Here Tomorrow
- summer of love
|
Time Capsule: Songs For A Future Generation
B-52's
Manufacturer: Reprise / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Alternative Rock
| Styles
| Music
Hardcore & Punk
| Alternative Rock
| Styles
| Music
| Vinyl Records
| American Punk
| British Punk
| Emo
| Garage Punk
| Hardcore
| Post Hardcore
| Proto Punk
| Punk
| Punk Revival
| Punk-Pop
| Riot Grrl
| Ska Punk
| Straight Edge
New Wave
| New Wave & Post-Punk
| Alternative Rock
| Styles
| Music
Post-Punk
| New Wave & Post-Punk
| Alternative Rock
| Styles
| Music
Jangle Pop
| Indie & Lo-Fi
| Alternative Rock
| Styles
| Music
General
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
Pop Rock
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
General
| Rock
| Styles
| Music
Similar Items:
- Devo - Greatest Hits [Warner Brothers]
- The Best of Talking Heads
- Cosmic Thing
- The B-52's
- Wild Planet
ASIN: B0000062W1
Release Date: 1998-05-26 |
Tracks:
- Planet Claire
- 52 Girls
- Rock Lobster
- Party Out Of Bounds
- Strobelight
- Private Idaho
- Quiche Lorraine
- Mesopotamia
- Song For A Future Generation
- Summer Of Love (Original Unreleased Mix)
- Channel Z
- Deadbeat Club
- Love Shack
- Roam
- Good Stuff
- Is That You Mo-Dean?
- Debbie
- Hallucinating Pluto
Amazon.com
Taken in one concentrated best-of dose, it becomes evident what a coup the B-52's pulled off when they turned their own concentrated craziness into genuine hits. This is some of the weirdest stuff ever to make the charts, much less be loved by the masses. It's all here though--the mad surf guitar of Ricky Wilson (and later Keith Strickland), the banshee wails of Cindy Wilson and Kate Pierson, and, of course, the, um, well, let's say vocalizing of freaky Fred Schneider. "Party out of Bounds" with a "Rock Lobster" on "Planet Claire," or "Roam" over to the "Love Shack" in "Private Idaho." Whatever you do in the B-52's universe will at least be good, clean, perverse fun. Contains two new songs. --Michael Ruby
Customer Reviews:
B-52 is the bomb.......2007-06-02
Awesome compilation of the B52s kind of off-beat, wacky, yet lovable and totally listenable music. The lyrics of many tunes are weird but funny. Scneider's goofy singing style somehow works well too. Lots of tracks here, including lesser-known gems. Especially cool tunes: Rock Lobster, Private Idaho, Mesopotamia [kinda eerie in a way], Love Shack [probably the one with most radio play back in the day], Roam, and Good Stuff. But all are solid. Very good CD to pop in and just let play, no need to be anywhere near the skip button.
B-52's - 'Time Capsule: Songs For A Future Generation' (Reprise).......2007-05-15
Review number 62. Fantastic eighteen track retrospect compilation of this reunited TOP of the line '80's new wave band. As for this genre of music, it JUST doesn't get much better than this. I saw the B-52's play a free gig at an outdoor mall just last summer and it was honestly one of the funnest concerts I've attended in sometime. As for this CD, you get to fully experience once again the college radio staples and some of the band's lesser known goodies, like "Planet Claire", "52 Girls", "Party Out Of Bounds", the unreleased 'original' edit for "Summer Of Love", "Love Shack", "Roam", the awesome "Is That You, Mo-Dean?" plus two new cuts, of which both are good. What, no "Dance This Mess Around" ? That's my personal B-52's favorite of all time. Nonetheless, 'Time Capsule' is still highly recommended.
B-52's.......2007-02-03
I saw Rock Lobster done "live" on Saturday Night live back in the early 80's. They did a good job. I thought that they were just another Punk band. But they showed their Pop sensiblities with "Rock Lobster." It didn't hurt that it turned out to be one Major hit! Of course, "Love Shack" and "Mesopotamia" were not far behind. A classic album all the way around - Five stars for the B-52's Tan-Ru!! (whatever that means...)
Hair Today, Here Tomorrow.......2006-06-10
Every once in a very long while a thoroughly delightful group appears out of nowhere with something new to say and a distinct, immediately identifiable way of saying it. Such is the case with the B-52's who pull off a nearly impossible trick and make it look easy. For starters, they are musically intoxicating and certainly can't be topped for dance party appeal. The vocal blend of Cindy Wilson and Kate Pierson is a lovely, natural fit, and Fred Schneider's droll, spoken word additions provide an effective and often hilarious counterpoint. Keith Strickland knows that a band like this needs basic, pure drumming, nothing flashy, and he delivers. The late, lamented Ricky Wilson provided great retro surf guitar, right on time and target. The frequent use of left-field sound effects sprinkles the songs with splendid surprises.
The song writing, especially lyrics, is always slightly cracked and completely charming. Catchy tunes devoted to poorly planned parties, ruins in Mesopotamia, and making love in strobe light are delivered without irony; no matter how absurd the subject it all seems to make sense when the B-52's do it. As good as these individual contributions are, it is the collective vibe and sensibility that sends this group over the top, their Own, Private I Don't Know is recognizable from 100 paces.
While several anthology CDs are currently available, this one shines most brightly. I was considering the 2-CD compilation, Nude On The Moon, but decided against it after learning about the alternate mixes, etc. Time Capsule: Songs For A Future Generation has the absolute requisite B-52's hits you can't live without, and plenty more besides. Nice to know that future generations will have quality neo-absurdist surf-guitar dance party music to enjoy - they'll need it.
summer of love.......2006-04-17
This is worth picking up for the remix "Summer of Love" alone. Much like another song based on the hot season - Don Henley's "Boys of Summer" - the track is fast-paced yet has a haunted, melancholy feel to it, as if something is lost forever. Quite a departure from the kitschy party songs the band is known for.
Average customer rating:
- Loves it!
- High-Water Mark of NPG Phase
- Prince lite
- Diamonds and Pearls - A New Prince
- Commercial succes, but uneventfull.
|
Diamonds and Pearls
Prince & the New Power Generation
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
Pop Rock
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
General
| R&B
| Styles
| Music
General
| Soul
| R&B
| Styles
| Music
General
| Funk
| R&B
| Styles
| Music
General
| Rock
| Styles
| Music
General
| Dance Pop
| Dance & DJ
| Styles
| Music
Similar Items:
- Prince & The New Power Generation
- Graffiti Bridge
- Batman
- Come
- Lovesexy
ASIN: B000002L8Z
Release Date: 1991-10-01 |
Tracks:
- Thunder
- Daddy Pop
- Diamonds and pearls
- Cream
- Strollin'
- Willing and Able
- Gett Off
- Walk Don't Walk
- Jughead
- Money Don't Matter 2 Night
- Push
- Insatiable
- Live 4 Love
Amazon.com essential recording
At its best, Prince's biggest seller of the '90s is an archetype of seemingly casual inspiration, thanks mainly to the ease tracks such as "Cream," "Money Don't Matter 2 Night," and "Willing and Able" exude. Of course, he's working as hard as ever, whether in a mellow groove or an aggressively funky one ("Gett Off"). Compared with the masterpiece Sign o' the Times, Diamonds and Pearls is a minor creation, but it's one for the long haul. --Rickey Wright
Customer Reviews:
Loves it!.......2007-05-23
This CD is fantastic! I mean it's Prince, what's not to love, right!
High-Water Mark of NPG Phase.......2007-04-07
The first half of the album is really tight.(I used to listen to "side A" repeatedly on road trips.) And it's a sexy album too, rivaling Madonna's "Erotica" as the best sex/dance album of the early 90s. (My vision of a perfect college party would be going into a dark basement and everyone is dancing to this album and making out.) The only weak spots here are where Prince lets his New Power Generation bandmates shine: "Push" and "Jughead" are especially forgettable. Still, if you like this dirty & danceable phase of Prince's career, this album is much better than the other New Power Generation-era albums, mostly because it's so concise you can listen to it in one sitting. And there are moments of real Marvin Gaye-esque pathos in "Insatiable" and "Money Don't Matter 2 Night".
Prince lite.......2006-04-05
In the early 90's, before the "alternative" music explosion, new jack swing and rap ruled the airwaves. And it's clear that, perhaps for the first time in his career, with "Diamonds and Pearls" Prince was catering at least somewhat to a mainstream audience. It's still a Prince album, to be sure, filled with the usual sexual bravado (on the slinky "Cream" and the throbbing, intoxicating "Gett Off") and mellow political criticism (on the somber "Money Don't Matter 2 Night", and the closer "Live 4 Love"). But the musical influences on the album never stray far from fairly conventional R&B. The album does take a slight detour with the jazzy "Strollin'", but it's a far cry from the sonic adventurousness of "Around the World in a Day", or even the preceeding "Graffiti Bridge". Just call it "Prince Lite".
Diamonds and Pearls - A New Prince.......2005-12-18
The Year was 1991, Prince had released 2 consecutive albums that weren't that good. The Batman soundtrack and Graffiti Bridge to his movie that flopped. This time around he had found a new band "The Power Generation" and had added a new more hip hop influented sound. Basically, the days of catchy pop-funk were gone and he had joined the hip hop revolution. Read on to find out the result.
Diamonds and Pearls is a new chapter of Prince music, although we already had seen hints of that on Graffiti Bridge in 1990, it fully came out here. A very hip hop influented album recorded with new band the Power Generation. It does have other infleunts aswell and some songs still sound like in the late 80's but it's difficult to not point of the sound of hip hop he's added here, almost like a re-born Prince. The album "Diamonds and Pearls" was a big hit, and not surprising with all the good songs it has. Although his top albums of the 80's where slighyly better this got enough good songs to be called "Near Masterpiece".
"Thunder" is a psychedelic-funk song where the hook "Thunder - all thru the night,Promise to see Jesus in the morning light,Take my hand, it'll be alright, C'mon save your soul tonight" is defenitely about religion. "Daddy Pop" got hip hop all over it. If You like songs like "Get Off" you'll this one too. The title track is magnificient. It's a sensual ballad and yet somehwat pompous and duet with Rosie Gaines. Not surprising it was a big hit. "Cream" is one of those trademarks songs about sex, this funky number was another hit single. "Strollin" is a slow and sensual retro-soulish song where Prince sings in falsetto. It got these jazzy infleunces too. "Willing and Able" got gospel choirs in the back and accoustic guitars. A very good song on it's own right.
"Gett Off", with it's hip hop influented sound and introduction of NPG doesn't need further presentation. A big hit and a funky hip hopish number with very explicit lyrics. "Walk Don't Talk" is funny, and it's extremly catchy and it adds sound fom cars. "JugHeads" is hip hop sounding with raps and cool sounds, but it's one of the weaker songs here, but Prince raps on here. "Money Don't Matter Tonight" is a wonderful romantic ballad, it takes up issues like gambling, finding partners for invetsment and killing kids in order to control oil supply. The message is clear though, it's far more important to have a soul then to have cash. "Push" is another hip hop sounding sound, and like the other simular one's it's catchy but lacks a good hook. "Insatiable" is a great erotic slow jam with horns. Lush and beautiful. "Live 4 Love" is another hip hop sounding song, starts with an original robotic countdown. This one also offers a psychedelic guitar solo and a rap. A beautiful closer to a near-masterpiece.
Conclusion, Diamonds and Pearls was a new chapter in Prince's music, he joined the hip hop revolution of the early 90's where basically all hip music had a flavour of hip hop. However, not all songs are hip hop sounding, many still sound like the old Prince of the mid 80's. As a result this album is very rich and is full of variety. Psychedelics, Hip Hop, Romantic Soul and Pop. Perhaps it sound a little unfocused but in the end it's a fantastic album where Prince shows all of his sides, also a big commerical hit. Must have.
Commercial succes, but uneventfull........2005-12-03
What Prince made so special in the 80ties was his abbillity to create innovative music and at the same time appeal to a big audience. Diamond and Pearls appealed to the crowd, considering the 2 million copies it saled, but there is nothing new or exiting to be found on it. Prince even becomes a trendfollower by introducing rap in his music (Jughead) And offcourse there is "Gett off", a nice funk tune, but like all tracks on this cd, very mainstream. Many of the singles that were pulled from this album became great hits (Diamonds and Pearls, Cream, Money Don't Matter 2Night), but they are also amoungst his most uneventfull songs. It shows that being a commercial hit does not equal quality. Only "Willing and Able" and "Strollin'" are showing a tiny glimpse of Prince's true talent and his willingness to experiment with his music. Prince made over 30 albums in his career (I'm proud owner of all of them) and I'm sorry to say this album belongs in the bottomhalf of his catalogue. It was one of his biggest commercial successes and the album sold millions of coppies, but it is also very "middle of the road". It misses spontanity and originality. What is left is a well produced R&B album (perhaps even overproduced), with a handfull of good songs. But non will leave a lasting impression or define Prince's talent. If you seek to be introduced to Prince music get Purple Rain, Sign Of The Times or Lovesexy instead.
Average customer rating:
- One of my favorite Prince CDs.
- It keeps the story flowing...
- Before Prince found his...well, whatever he found...
- It's About The Songs,Stupid!
- A Masterpiece
|
Prince & The New Power Generation
Prince & The New Power Generation
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Alternative Rock
| Styles
| Music
General
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
Pop Rock
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
General
| R&B
| Styles
| Music
General
| Soul
| R&B
| Styles
| Music
General
| Funk
| R&B
| Styles
| Music
General
| Rock
| Styles
| Music
General
| Dance Pop
| Dance & DJ
| Styles
| Music
Hard Rock
| Hard Rock & Metal
| Styles
| Music
Similar Items:
- Diamonds and Pearls
- Graffiti Bridge
- Come
- Lovesexy
- Emancipation
ASIN: B000006L4R
Release Date: 1992-10-13 |
Tracks:
- My Name Is Prince
- Sexy M.F.
- Love 2 The 9's
- The Morning Papers
- The Max
- Segue
- Blue Light
- I Wanna Melt With U
- Sweet Baby
- The Continental
- Damn U
- Arrogance
- The Flow
- 7
- And God Created Woman
- 3 Chains O' Gold
- Segue
- The Sacrifice Of Victor
Customer Reviews:
One of my favorite Prince CDs........2006-09-16
I remember actually buying this CD many moons ago not even hearing any of the songs on it but man, it was a great purchase and completely blew away all of my expectations that I had for his 1992 'symbol' album. This is easily one of his greatest CDs of his career. "My Name Is Prince" proves this with a heavy driving rhythm, hard-edged lyrics and an extremely funky feel throughout. The album is very experimental and far removed from his more conventional sounding records but it ranks as one of my favorites of his.
It keeps the story flowing..........2006-08-31
It seems that Prince decided to be a storyteller with this release featuring Mayte throughout the CD. But with each story, it flows into one another with spoken "segues" in between the songs. Also features Kirstie Alley as the frustrated reporter, possibly echoing Prince's real-life evasion of reporters! Very enjoyable as it includes the hits 7, SEXY M.F., & DAMN U!
Before Prince found his...well, whatever he found..........2006-06-25
Ever since Prince "converted" there's been a slightly subdued "edge" to his music. The "love symbol album," as this one is commonly referred, shows the singer at his most enigmatic, hedonistic, self-centered, controversial, and, to a certain extent, spiritual, than anything he produced up to that time, and, perhaps, more than his releases in the last decade. When he announces "My name is Prince" in the first track, the listener should be prepared. There is truly no one else like the guy from Minneapolis.
With backing on vocals and instrumentation by The New Power Generation, Prince has never sounded better and clocking in at just under seventy minutes, there's a lot of good music to behold.
The album comes with a "parental advisory" for the album's explicit lyrics and that disclaimer is warranted. Even though many of the songs are populated by profanities, they don't detract from the songs. In fact, unlike others who need a "cuss word" or two to supply a shock, Prince's songs are enhanced by a zinger here or there. But, mind you, the subject matter is definitely for the adult and caution should be advised when playing around "little ears."
Highlights include the aforementioned first cut, the James Brown-like "Sexy M.F.,", "The Max," "Blue Light," "I Wanna Meet with U," "Damn U," "The Flow," the gospel-influenced "7", and "And God Created Woman."
The entire album is a showcase for the funkiness of an artist that has been influential for close to three decades...with many more to come.
It's About The Songs,Stupid!.......2006-05-31
I always have been an admirer of Prince and his music and this is an CD,I must admit I always have trouble talking as a whole.It's a rock opera with a lot of obscure spiritual references.This is not part two of 'Lovesexy' though-the arrangements are far less jazzy and dissonant.Nonetheless Prince tries to do a lot on this album.Especially on "My Name Is Prince" this album is very sonic and noisy.For such a trendsetter Prince spends an awful lot of time following the hip-hop/new jack thing and in this day and age some parts of this album sound painfully dated.Some songs are pretty good such as "3 Chains O Gold" and the frenetic "The Max" but both showcase one problem-both songs turn into rap midway and don't really need to.For ballad purposes the better song is "The Morning Papers".There is a lot of variety besides the heavy hip hop experimentation such as two great rock tunes-"The Continental" and "7",the latter being one of his standards.As far as funk tunes one was a hit-the somewhat rap oriented "Sexy MF",which actually works very well and the more bare bones "The Sacrifice Of Victor",with it's nostolgic take on civil rights.If this album had been wittled down to an album containg nine or 10 of the best songs here,including most the ones mentioned above this would have been a classic Prince album.But due to artist's tendency in the early 90's to fill every available space on a CD this ended up being an obscure rock 'soap opera' that features too much information and music that distracts from some good seperate songs that are wonderful.In my opinion not exactly the highest point in Prince's career.
A Masterpiece.......2006-05-28
I signed up to this web site to pay this album its just due. Largely overlooked, this CD was one of Prince's crowning acheivements. If 1999 was a sign of what was to come with Purple Rain, then Diamonds and Pearls was Prince warming for the Symbol album. The album finds Prince sucessfully covering more musical ground in 75 minutes than most artists would attempt in their entire career. There's something here for everyone - Rock (The Continental), Dance (Melt With U), Reggae (Blue Light), Funk (The Maxx, Sexy MF, My Name is Prince) and everything in between (Damn U, Arrogance and Sacrafice of Vistor). Oh and if you need a hit, this the album where the single 7 is from. Each song has its own distinct personality and so well written that they stay in your head after just one listen. I must admit, this is not my favorite album (that title goes to his 1987 classic Sign O' The Times), but its one that shouldn't be overlooked. When people ask me which Prince album they should try first, I always recommend this one as it can not be categorized... most people should find much of this album appealing. He trades in the raunch of the 80's for style and sophistication. The album has it's sexy moments, but they are much more subtle. If you are a music fan, but not a Prince fan - this is an album you should check out!
Average customer rating:
- Well,
- Very Creative No Question!!
- Painful, but has its moments
- Weak, uninspired album with one decent, hidden track
- Give New Power Soul some Love Y'all!
|
New Power Soul
Prince & The New Power Generation
Manufacturer: Npg Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Dance & DJ
| Styles
| Music
General
| Dance Pop
| Dance & DJ
| Styles
| Music
General
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
Pop Rock
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
General
| R&B
| Styles
| Music
General
| Soul
| R&B
| Styles
| Music
General
| Funk
| R&B
| Styles
| Music
General
| Rock
| Styles
| Music
Similar Items:
- Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic
- Chaos and Disorder
- Come
- Emancipation
- The Rainbow Children
ASIN: B000009N83
Release Date: 1998-06-30 |
Tracks:
- Newpower Soul
- Mad Sex
- Until U're In My Arms Again
- When U Love Somebody
- Shoo-Bed-Ooh
- Push It Up
- Freaks On This Side
- Come On
- The One
- (I Like) Funky Music
- Untitled
- Untitled
- Untitled
- Untitled
- Untitled
- Untitled
- Untitled
- Untitled
- Untitled
- Untitled
- Untitled
- Untitled
- Untitled
- Untitled
- Untitled
- Untitled
- Untitled
- Untitled
- Untitled
- Untitled
- Untitled
- Untitled
- Untitled
- Untitled
- Untitled
- Untitled
- Untitled
- Untitled
- Untitled
- Untitled
- Untitled
- Untitled
- Untitled
- Untitled
- Untitled
- Untitled
- Untitled
- Untitled
- Untitled
Amazon.com
After Emancipation's three discs and Crystal Ball's four-pack, here's good news for folks with day jobs: Newpower Soul is one CD. The bad news? It may be less than two hours long, but it isn't any less indulgent or erratic. The fault lies in the Artist's seeming unwillingness to keep abreast of musical trends. It's odd that a musician who, at his height, redefined black music by going against the grain is now content to dredge up the most innocuous prefab funk and expect his fans to take it as innovation. Where once we partied like it was 1999, now the former Prince just wants us to "Push It Up!" to a woeful reprise of Emancipation's bland "Jam of the Year." This is funk as good-time boogie music, which of course it can be, but once he infused the bass line with a sly apocalyptic vision that meant more than just "get down." Unfortunately, on Newpower Soul there's little to be heard of the Artist's raging guitar lines--a sign, perhaps, that the prolific star has a rock record in the works? Best are midtempo tracks like "Come On," which motivates on a slinky slurred synth pattern and has that winking sexuality we associate with the Artist. Not bad but not great either, Newpower Soul is a minor speed bump on the long road that is the Artist's spectacular career. --Amy Linden
Customer Reviews:
Well,.......2006-08-31
I think he was trying to experiment with this release because his songs doesn't seem to flow as effortlessly as his other hit CDs/albums. His strongest songs has got to be UNTIL U'RE IN MY ARMS AGAIN and WHEN YOU LOVE SOMEBODY.
Very Creative No Question!!.......2006-08-31
This is my first review on a Prince album. I can not beleive there are reviews that negative about this gem! I mean sure we all have different tastes and we are not alike, thankfully. Anyone who says this album is not any good, has really not even listened to it at all, AT ALL, seriously, this has got to be the most creative, sexual, one of them all, and not to mention all the different styles and effects on this one! "The One" is truly beautiful typical Prince song and all the great stories like on "Shoo-Bed-Ooh", and the hardcore dance grooves like "Freaks on this side" and "New Power Soul" and "Mad Sex" and "Push it up"!!!! Come on now people, please do not keep others from this one, cause this is it! Prince shines on this album, he is at almost his finest!
You all will love this album, trust me, get it, sit back and INJOY! I know I do, even after all these years, and do not let the fact of that there were no songs that were commercial on the cd stop, songs do not need to be commercial to be good!!!
Painful, but has its moments.......2005-06-23
Like Queens `Hot Space`, or Dave Matthews `Everyday` this album can be seen two or three ways: Sheer Rubbish, a change in direction, or just an album that takes some getting used to. Six months later, I can say that I am still undecided. It has its few good moments, like The One or Wasted Kisses. Otherwise all the songs blend into one long generic R&B/Rap album. The good news is that he released a much better album the following year. But you should take a listen for yourself.
Weak, uninspired album with one decent, hidden track.......2005-04-14
I love Prince, but this is his weakest album to date. Prince actually played some AMAZING shows with Chaka Khan and Larry Graham in support of this album, and he also had complete artistic control making it; knowing this makes NEW POWER SOUL all the more disappointing. It sounds musically uninspired - a lot of Prince's trademark moves are here, the multi-track vocals, the nice licks, risque lyrics, etc. and the production is pretty smooth, but the final result sounds languid. In fact, compared to 1996's EMANCIPATION or 2001's RAINBOW CHILDREN (two better examples of his post-Warner Bros. work), NEW POWER SOUL sounds pretty boring.
"New Power Soul", "Mad Sex", and "Push It Up" have their moments, but they fizzle out quickly. The single "Come On" is the best upbeat tune/jam on this album, but after that first chorus, the funk doesn't hold up. There's some rudimentary bottleneck guitar to shake things up, but it comes off pretty weak. The other single, "The One," did better on the charts, but not enough to be called a 'hit,' not even a modest one; compared to "Adore" or MUSICOLOGY's "Call My Name," "The One" sounds really weak.
The one track worth your time is "Wasted Kisses." It's a hidden track - you have to skip past a whole bunch of blank tracks to track #49 to hear it - and it's a fine ballad. Easily the best thing here by a wide margin, if iTunes's online store ever sells it, I'd get it instead of buying the whole CD.
Luckily, a LOT of people seem to be selling this disc used for $1, so if you find a cheap copy, consider getting it for "Wasted Kisses," but don't pay much more for it.
Give New Power Soul some Love Y'all!.......2004-07-18
This album is very interesting because some of the songs are really good and others are either ok or not good. The songs that are good are "New Power Soul", "Freaks on this Side", "Come On", "When you love Somebody", and "I like Funky Music." These are just good funk/soul tunes that any fan of Soul and Funk would like. One more song that is good but kind of questionable is the song "Mad Sex". It's questionable because of the title. I mean the title is somewhat of a "Controversy". But, it is a good tune just heads up on the song from a lyric perspective. So Give it a listen, but if you say "I like it but the words are a little bad" Don't worry thats ok. There are still five other good songs. So this album over and out is an eight out of ten on scale of one out of ten. But perhaps the most interesting part of the album is the fact that Chaka Khan sings background vocals for the album. She does a good job. So, if you like Chaka Khan and her music, you should definantly give this album a good listen. Trust me, you'll be surprised.
Average customer rating:
|
Harsh Generation
Grendel
Manufacturer: Metropolis Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
Industrial
| Goth & Industrial
| Alternative Rock
| Styles
| Music
| Alt Industrial
| Industrial Dance
General
| Dance & DJ
| Styles
| Music
Electronica
| Dance & DJ
| Styles
| Music
General
| Dance Pop
| Dance & DJ
| Styles
| Music
Alternative Metal
| Hard Rock & Metal
| Styles
| Music
Similar Items:
- The Failure Epiphany
- Sacrament
- Kadavergehorsam
- Year Zero
- Eat Me, Drink Me
ASIN: B000PSJCQU
Release Date: 2007-06-05 |
Tracks:
- Intro
- Harsh Generation
- Void Malign
- The Judged Ones
- Remnants
- B.A.A.L. (Deliver Me)
- Dirty
- Hate This
- New Flesh
- Outro
Album Description
Following 2004's "Prescription: Medicide", Grendel returns with a release of ten brutal tracks of harsh EBM and electronics. "Harsh Generation" has one motive in mind - to get your adrenaline flowing. Distorted vocals, acidic synth lines, pummeling bass lines, and jagged melodies streamline the release to make it the most addictive Grendel assault to date.
Customer Reviews:
THE CHILD DEVIANT!.......2007-06-06
As of 2007, this is the best Grendel album. I thought 'Prescription Medicine' (prior album) was just ok. This album is way more interresting in every way. The song "Hate" is amazing! Other songs like "The Judged Ones", "Remnants", and "B.A.A.L (Deliver Me)" have great Electro-Industrial beats and the vocals are clear. The production on this album is excelent, and it seems that Grendel have matured in every way. This is a strong EBM album. Verry aggressive dance music for the black herd. If I had to compare this album musically...I would say it's simulur to [:SITD:], and Combichrist.
Average customer rating:
- Relive you movie experiences
|
The Ultimate Movie Music Collection
Erich Kunzel
Manufacturer: Telarc
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Symphonies
| Classical
| Styles
| Music
General
| Classical
| Styles
| Music
Compilations
| Classical
| Styles
| Music
General
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
General
| Easy Listening
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
Orchestral Pop
| Easy Listening
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
Star Wars
| Soundtracks
| Styles
| Music
General
| Soundtracks
| Styles
| Music
Similar Items:
- The Incredible Film Music Box
- Hollywood's Greatest Hits, Vol. 2
- Simply the Best Movie Themes
- Hollywood's Greatest Hits, Vol. 1
- Paramount 90th Anniversary Collection: Scores
ASIN: B000BFH26Y
Release Date: 2005-10-25 |
Tracks:
- The Imperial March: The Empire Strikes Back
- Main Theme: Jurassic Park
- Main Title: Shakespeare In Love
- Themes: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
- Main Title: The Last Of The Mohicans
- Theme: The Godfather
- Unchained Melody: Ghost
- Theme: Goldfinger
- We're Losing Him: Somewhere In Time
- Space Camp
- Opening And Closing Titles: Henry V
- Theme: The Thorn Birds
- Suite: Moonwalker
- The Time Of Your Life: A Bugs Life
Tracks:
- Batman Theme: Batman
- Bicycle Chase: E.T. The Extra Terrestrial
- Suite: Independance Day
- Love Theme: Romeo & Juliet
- Theme: Back To The Future
- End Credits: Contact
- Theme: Breakfast At Tiffany's
- Main Theme: Star Trek
- May It Be And Themes: Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Ring
- Love Theme: Cousins
- Sean's Theme: Minority Report
- I Will Wait From You: The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg
- Theme: Rocky
- The Sand Volcano: The Mummy
- The Raider's March: Raiders Of The Lost Ark
Tracks:
- Theme: Mission Impossible
- Casablanca Suite
- Book Of Days: Far And Away
- Love Theme: Superman
- Tara's Theme: Gone With The Wind
- Don't Mess With: Z
- Main Title: The Mask Of Zorro
- Finale: Victor / Victoria
- Carol Ann's Theme: Poltergeist
- Love Theme: Star Wars: Episode ll: Attack Of The Clones
- Main Theme: Willow
- Main Title: Star Trek ll: The Wrath Of Kahn
- MAin Theme: On Golden Pond
- Theme: A Summer Place
- Theme: Chariots Of Fire
Tracks:
- Iceberg!
- Back To Titanic
- Main Themes: Hook
- Theme: Pink Panther
- Lara's: Doctor Zhivago
- Theme: Love Story
- Right Stuff
- Theme: Jaws
- When You Believe: The Prince Of Egypt
- Smile: Modern Times
- The Apollo 13 Mission
- Re-Entry And Splashdown: Apollo 13
- Main Title: Beetlejuice
- War: Pearl Harbor
- Cavatina: The Deer Hunter
- Throne Room And End Title: Star Wars: Episode lV: A New Hope
Customer Reviews:
Relive you movie experiences.......2006-01-24
This collection of movie themes, will allow you to relive the chilling experiences from practically all (4 CDs)of the great movies. Great movies would not be great without great music. The Cincinnati Pop with Eric Kunzel are unbeatable recordings. Every minute is more beautiful and inspiring to the next. If you love Pops music, this is the begin all, end all.
Average customer rating:
- Punk at its best
- Richard Hell & The Voidoids - 'Blank Generation' (Sire) 2 1/2
- BLESSED. One of my faves of ALL TIME.
- Poets and Punks unite!
- Truly Creative Punk Rock
|
Blank Generation
Richard Hell & the Voidoids
Manufacturer: Sire / London/Rhino
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Alternative Rock
| Styles
| Music
Proto Punk
| Hardcore & Punk
| Alternative Rock
| Styles
| Music
Punk
| Hardcore & Punk
| Alternative Rock
| Styles
| Music
American Punk
| Hardcore & Punk
| Alternative Rock
| Styles
| Music
General
| Rock
| Styles
| Music
Pop Rock
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
General
| Alternative Rock
| Indie Music
| Stores
| Music
General
| Hardcore & Punk
| Alternative Rock
| Indie Music
| Stores
| Music
Proto Punk
| Hardcore & Punk
| Alternative Rock
| Indie Music
| Stores
| Music
Rhino Records
| Amazon.com Label Stores
| Stores
| Music
Similar Items:
- New York Dolls
- Marquee Moon
- L.A.M.F.: The Lost '77 Mixes
- Singles Going Steady
- Raw Power
ASIN: B000005JB1
Release Date: 1990-05-18 |
Tracks:
- Love Comes In Spurts
- Liars Beware
- New Pleasure
- Betrayal Takes Two
- Down At The Rock And Roll Club (Alternate Version)
- Who Says?
- Blank Generation
- Walking On The Water
- The Plan
- Another World
- I'm Your Man
- All The Way
Amazon.com
If the title track didn't sum up an entire generation, it certainly captured the frazzled swagger of early punk rock. Launched from New York City's famous C.B.G.B. nightclub, the Voidoids released this debut in 1977, around the same time as Television's Marquee Moon. A rewrite of an old cornball Beat song, "Blank Generation" echoes the Sex Pistols's cries of "no future." "Love Comes in Spurts," the 1977 album's other classic, is a double-entendre both playful and menacing. The rest is the sound of Hell's nervous voice rubbing up against Robert Quine's equally nervous electric-guitar playing and an unyielding rhythm section. Steve Knopper
Album Details
Originally Released in 1977, this 12 Track Was Richard Hell's First Album.
Customer Reviews:
Punk at its best.......2006-07-03
I can't think of proper words to describe this album because of its magnitude. The sounds are so perfect I assume it speaks for itself. Minimalist at times, danceable at others -- this should be on your list of original punk "must haves."
Richard Hell & The Voidoids - 'Blank Generation' (Sire) 2 1/2.......2006-06-22
Originally released in 1977,as this was Richard Hell's first lp.Reason I'm giving this CD reissue a 2 1/2 star rating is because I personally know old school fans of New York punk that may get more out of it that I did.Tunes here that kept this disc in my player ALL the way through were "Love Comes In Spurts","Betrayal Takes Two",their John Fogerty cover "Walking On The Water" and the title cut "Blank Generation",Obviously,this disc didn't do much for me.Just might appeal to select fans of Television,Ramones,Dictators or Lou Reed.
BLESSED. One of my faves of ALL TIME........2006-04-11
This album sends chills down my spine. It's perfect for all occasions, Hell's lyricism is like an acid trip and Quine and Julian are such good guitarists it hurts. Having Marky Ramone in your band ain't bad, either. Once, I met Ivan Julian and professed my love for him before he covered Blank Generation, and I tell ya, my life's never been the same.
Poets and Punks unite!.......2005-11-30
Richard Hell really is a fabulous poet and even if his punkish off-beat singing annoys you, his lyrics alone are enough to make you listen. I personally love his unique execution; he has a style all to his own and even the music is well written. A must-have for anyone building up a real punk collection. Skip the Pistols and go straight to the original punk rockers! Pick up The Modern Lovers while you're at it!
Truly Creative Punk Rock.......2005-11-17
While the C.B.G.B's scene is often hyped for giving us artists like The great Ramones and Blondie, poor Richard Hell seemed to have been forgotten. Thankfully we can all discover him through this masterpeice Blank Generation. You've probably heard that the title track is the only noteworthy song but in my opinion that is far from the truth. While Blank Generation is a somewhat overlooked punk anthem, songs like Love Comes In Spurts and Liars Beware should deffinitley be held up as punk classics. Richard supplied a very unique sonding vocal track which is easily the best part of the album. The guitarist is entertaining too with his odd minimalistic solos that sound somewhat like an amuteur guitar player with a guitar that is slightly out of tune (which is probably what it is). Might I also note that the one and only Marky Ramone drums on this album but the drumming really isn't anything to noteworthy. All in all if you are looking for a punk album with a much different sound too it I would reccomend this album highly. Highlights: Love Comes In Spurts, Liars Beware, Down at the Rock and Roll Club, Blank Generation, and I'm Your Man.
Average customer rating:
- HOT!!!!
- It's Prince
- Love, love, Violet!!!!!!!
- still digging this Jam!!
- The Greatest "Artist" of All Time!
|
Gett Off
Prince & The New Power Generation
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Dance & DJ
| Styles
| Music
General
| Dance Pop
| Dance & DJ
| Styles
| Music
General
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
Pop Rock
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
General
| R&B
| Styles
| Music
General
| Funk
| R&B
| Styles
| Music
CD Singles
| R&B
| Styles
| Music
General
| Rock
| Styles
| Music
4-for-3 Dance & DJ
| 4-for-3 Music
| Stores
| Music
4-for-3 Pop
| 4-for-3 Music
| Stores
| Music
4-for-3 R&B
| 4-for-3 Music
| Stores
| Music
4-for-3 Rock
| 4-for-3 Music
| Stores
| Music
4-for-3 All Music
| 4-for-3 Music
| Stores
| Music
Similar Items:
- New Power Generation
- Purple Medley
- Scandalous Sex EP
- S.S.T./Brand New Orleans
- Come
ASIN: B000002M1L
Release Date: 1991-08-15 |
Tracks:
- Gett Off [Single Remix]
- Gett Off
- Violet the Organ Grinder
- Gett Off [Flutestramental]
- Gangster Glam
- Clockin' the Jizz [Instrumental]
- Gett Off [Extended Remix]
Customer Reviews:
HOT!!!!.......2007-03-08
Prince dropped a remix everybody can kick it to. Clubs, sitting at home, driving, This cd is HOT!!!!
It's Prince.......2003-07-30
It's Prince...what else needs to be said.....
Love, love, Violet!!!!!!!.......2002-10-28
I, enjoying Prince, to no end of course buy the maxi singles. Gett Off is a terrific song and the reinterpretations of this classic are beautiful but what makes this CD stand out and become a huge twist on an already great song is Violet the Organ Grinder. Using some of the same melodies and bass beats, Prince creates a whole new spin on Gett Off, a darker, more intimately sexually graphic song than Gett Off! Which one might think impossible but true!
Buy it, buy it, buy it!
still digging this Jam!!.......2002-06-26
this was the Jam for the Summer of 1991.the Groove took me a while to fully get into but once it hit I was feeling the Jam.the Re-Mixes were cool as well.the "diamonds&pearls" album on a whole was Soft when Compared to the Edge of this track.
The Greatest "Artist" of All Time!.......2002-02-09
"2 Whomever it May Concern, u must come to your senses, there are no KINGS on this earth only PRINCEs". "His name is PRINCE & HE IS FUNKY"!
As always, Prince has remained true to his name. He never ceases to amaze me. I remember watching the Gett OFF vhs when it first dropped in '91, in complete awe! And even in 2002, this is certainly a masterpiece. This CD is a funky,"LOVESEXYMUTHA".
To all the Purple People in this world, if you don't own it, buy it, you will "GETT OFF" to "VIOLET THE ORGAN GRINDER"!
Peace & Be Wild......................
Average customer rating:
- Classic Ricky Dillard album
- A must have for great gospel music
- This is Simply Good Gospel
- Hipper than Kirk, Deeper than Fred
|
Worked It Out
Ricky Dillard & New Generation
Manufacturer: Crystal Rose
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Christian & Gospel
| Styles
| Music
Gospel
| Christian & Gospel
| Styles
| Music
Christian Contemporary Music
| Christian & Gospel
| Styles
| Music
Live Recordings
| Christian & Gospel
| Styles
| Music
CDs $7 - $10
| Gospel
| Christian & Gospel
| Today's Deals in Music
| Formats
| Music
All Bargain Titles
| Gospel
| Christian & Gospel
| Today's Deals in Music
| Formats
| Music
4-for-3 Pop
| 4-for-3 Music
| Stores
| Music
4-for-3 All Music
| 4-for-3 Music
| Stores
| Music
Similar Items:
- No Limit
- A Holy Ghost Take-Over
- Promise
- Unplugged: The Way Church Used to Be
- Hallelujah
ASIN: B000000UZC
Release Date: 1996-10-15 |
Tracks:
- Every Knee Shall Bow
- Worked It Out
- Through It All
- In His Name
- Jesus Paid It All
- Jesus Paid It All (Reprise)
- The Good Shepherd
- Who Can I Run To?
- He Said It, Amen
- Now Faith
- Water To Wine
- I'll Give It To You
- Lift Up Your Heads
Customer Reviews:
Classic Ricky Dillard album.......2005-11-19
I purchased this CD when it first came out and still listen to it. Every Knee Shall Bow is fantastic, along with Through It All
and Jesus Paid It All. Kim Burrell is phenomenal on Jesus Paid It All(reprise)!!! This CD is a must have for your gospel collection.
A must have for great gospel music.......2005-09-24
I saw the video for this album and HAD to get the album. I was sold on the opening track "Every Knee Shall Bow". That is DEFINITELY a song to begin a worship service. And I was all messed up when I heard "Through It All". I'm definitely going to have to get my church choir to sing that one. If you are wondering if the album is worth it, trust me...it IS. I have a LOT of gospel music in my collection and that one is one that stays in CONSTANT rotation. There's nothing like testifying to the fact that EVERY knee shall bow at the name of Jesus before you make your way to work...that definitely starts the day off knowing who's in charge of everything. Be blessed.
This is Simply Good Gospel.......2002-03-01
This is the first album on the New Record Label (Crystal Rose) by this choir. It is an outstanding album. The choir came strong and you better believe the band came correct. Ricky Dillard and New G continue to improve year after year and album after album. I think they're at the point now that they can be called one of the best around. There are some truly great songs on this album (including Worked it Out!)and every one has it's own style. Anyone looking for some contemporary yet somewhat traditional sounding gospel should purchase this album.
Hipper than Kirk, Deeper than Fred.......1998-11-11
This album "is " gospel music. A fresh youthful look at what gospel music is supposed to teach and preach.
Average customer rating:
- Boy, You Bad!!!
- Great CD
- ...and let the Church say....AMEN
- STILL GOT IT AFTER ALL THESE YEARS!!!
- HOLY GHOST FIRE
|
Unplugged: The Way Church Used to Be
Ricky Dillard & New Generation
Manufacturer: Crystal Rose
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Christian & Gospel
| Styles
| Music
Gospel
| Christian & Gospel
| Styles
| Music
Christian Contemporary Music
| Christian & Gospel
| Styles
| Music
Live Recordings
| Christian & Gospel
| Styles
| Music
Similar Items:
- 20/85 The Experience
- Worked It Out
- No Limit
- A Holy Ghost Take-Over
- Live: The Praise...The Worship
ASIN: B0001IXTZY
Release Date: 2004-03-16 |
Tracks:
- Take Me Back
- I May Not Have This Chance
- Great Things
- There Is No Way
- Let Us All Go Back
- Oh How Precious
- Oh Sweet Wonder
- Testimony Medley
- One More Chance
- Without God
- I Give It To You
- Soul'd Out
- Take Over My Life
Customer Reviews:
Boy, You Bad!!! .......2006-07-28
Mann! Ricky Dilllard and New G are awesome. If I could give ya twenty stars, I would. This c.d. is a great. I like his style of music. He's a mean director too (smile).
Great CD.......2006-03-10
Ricky Dillard has produced a CD that definintely defines the term "The Way Church Used to Be". Sometimes we get hooked up into sounds of comtemporary gospel, that we forget where the foundation of gosepel was first laid, through the songs that has been created on the this CD. I would highly recommend this CD to anyone who has a versatility attitude towards gospel music.
...and let the Church say....AMEN.......2006-02-11
.....hecomininahonda....(just a lil humma..no disrepect)...but his album was so powerful...and so churchy...it should have recieved a lot of awards in Traditional Gospel Categories in every award ceremony....Anyway....Im grateful for Ricky going back to the landmark on this one......like he said..."before there were praise and worship songs...there were testimony songs...sung at SUNDAY NIGHT service....we're all done with church on Sunday by 1:00pm ..lord have mercy...anyway.....I was introduced to this CD when I attended a workshop in ATL with Lerell Fredricks....He taught "I May Not Have This Chance" and " There is No Way"...I was in awe...I wasn't really a fan of Ricky's material...but this was good...."Take me back" is the hit.. "....I won't forget!!!" The choir is not a show choir...but a very dramatic choir...they don't just stand there...FULl OF ENERGY....."Let us all Go Back" was a great selection by Timothy Wright ....(way back when)....very..very churchy...and attempts to bring back to rememberance the way we use to be...."Oh How Precious" has just got that church rock.....the two step...as we call it in the south.....the athemnized hymn.... "Oh Sweet Wonder"....is so powerful....and the lead is so so strong...."bless his name!!!!".....the medley of church songs were great...I just don't care for D. Patterson's voice.....One More Chance....just continues to let us see the vocal skills...the choir delievers....."Without God" is just pure power and tight as the choir backs Elisha.....(if anyone can help a brother with some sheet music for this song...I would be grateful).....the solo is beautiful and the background is so tight....that Nikki Ross' vocals are so nasty and wicked.....that girl could blow tornados with them cords.....her modulations on "I Give it to You" are just weird...I love her voice....the last two churchy selections just take you there.......strong and powerful and declarative..... this is what I call sanctuary music...because you can't carry everything in to the holy place.......
STILL GOT IT AFTER ALL THESE YEARS!!!.......2005-10-04
THE ALBUM IS EXCELLENT. THE VOCALS ARE GREAT!!! IF YOU'VE NEVER EXPERIENCED RICKY BEFORE YOU HAVE TO CHECK IT OUT!!!
HOLY GHOST FIRE.......2005-09-21
Ricky and New G is on fire for the Lord. This album is amazing. All of the songs are fill with the HOLY GHOST FIRE for real.
The cd opens up with the radio song
TAKE ME BACK. This song is amazing. The band and the choir is blazzing.
I MAY NOT HAVE THIS CHANCE is a remake of the old one. I never heard this song before and I like the song
GREAT THINGS is a song by Deandre Patterson and this song is amazing. i love this song
THERE IS NO OTHER WAY is a churchy song. NIKKI ROSS really sang on this song
LET US ALL GO BACK is a churchy song. This is my favorite song.
OH HOW PERSIOUS is a nice song. Lashun Pace did an excellent job on lead.
OH SWEET WONDER is the best song out of the whole cd
TESTIOMY MEDLEY is a song for moring worship
ONE MORE CHANCE is a jamming song. Love it
WITHOUT GOD this is my testimony song. Alshia did an excellent job on lead. The choir is off the chain
I GIVE IT TO YOU is also a remake of an old song. Never heard it before but i still love it
SOLD OUT is a nice song
TAKE OVER is a nice song to end the cd
NOW YOU CAN SEE THAT THIS CD IS AWESOME. SO BUY IT
Music Review:
- A Wonderful Day [Live]
- Angels
- Ballads of Bob Carlisle
- Beginnings
- Believe [Live]
- Beyond December
- Blessed [Live]
- Book of Ezekiel
- Branson Sound of Christmas
- Chain of Grace
Music Review
Music Review