Black Angel [Import]

Track Listings

1. Requiem Del Barrio

2. Tu No Puedes Dejarme

3. Blen Blen

4. La Fiesta De La Cintura

5. El Bailon

6. Mambo Con Bomba

7. Angel Negro

8. No Mas

9. Hoy Es Siempre Todavia

10. La Rumba

11. Hombre Cielo

12. Blen Blen (Tropical Radio Edit)

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Cu-hop Has Arrived! this Master of Concert Cinematography and Musicals Has Expanded the Scope of Traditional Cuban Music by Combining the Afro-cuban Rhythms with Urban Soul. Songs Such as Black Angel, Blen Blen and No Mas, Reinforce What is Quintessentially Edesio-diversity, the Melding of Traditional Cuban Sounds, Like Rumba, Son and Conga, with the Western Influences of Hip-hop, Rap, Funk, and Soul. The Never Before Heard Sound of Afro-cu-hop is What Edesio Has Created, the New Wave of Latin Music.

Black Angel,Edesio,Gdn,Latin

Tracks:

Dominate
Where The Slime Live
Eyes To See, Ears To Hear
Melting
Nothing But Fear
Dawn Of The Angry
This Means War
Caesar's Palace
Dreaming
Inquisition (Burn With Me)
Hatework

Customer Reviews:

Great Follow-Up To Covenant!.......2007-03-10

For whatever reason, Domination has always been in the shadow of Covenant. Whenever you ask a Morbid Angel fan which album is his/her favorite of the two, more often than not, they'll choose Covenant over Domination. This has always puzzled me because I find Domination to be the superior release. David Vincent's vocals on this album are much more understandable and also more powerful. Another reason I prefer Domination is the fact that the tempos are much more varied, whereas Covenant is mostly a constant barrage of fast death metal. It may be just me, but I believe that this is Morbid Angel's best (next to Formulas). A must for Death Metal fans.

1. Dominate - 5/5
2. Where The Slime Live - 5/5
3. Eyes To See, Ears To Hear - 5/5
4. Melting - Interlude
5. Nothing But Fear - 4/5
6. Dawn Of The Angry - 5/5
7. This Means War - 5/5
8. Caesar's Palace - 5/5
9. Dreaming - Interlude
10. Inquisition (Burn With Me) - 4/5
11. Hatework - 5/5

The best of Morbid Angel.......2007-01-15

This album is amazing. It's by far Morbid Angel's best album. Everything on here is fantastic.

Some people have called this Morbid Angel's commercial album. What? I don't get it.

Proof that Morbid Angel is creative but not money-hungry........2006-08-24

Dave and the gang decide to hold back on the speed in their first three albums and focus on groovy, sludge metal. While I prefer their first three albums to this, I don't have a problem with this whatsoever because you still get the intense drumming from Pete and Trey and Erik deliver killer solos. To top it off, Dave's vocals are still haunting and his lyrics are very well written; no Korn s*** like "I hate this, I hate that, f*** everybody" lyrics in here.

Every song on here is good, but my favorites are the fierce opener "Dominate," the sludge masterpiece "Where the Slime Live," and the chilling closer "Hatework."

Your MA collection isn't complete without this album. If you want a good change of pace from the basics, this is for you. If you're a nu-metal fan, prepare to hate it.

Morbid Angel Rules!!!!.......2006-07-24

One day, me and the other third of the infamous thrash metal group Fumar were wandering through FYE. Walking up and down the aisles proved efficient when Morbid Angel's Domination caught my eye. I had never heard them before, but that satanic artwork just drew me in. I shelled out 10 bucks and my life has never been the same again. I was new to death metal (I only had Symbolic by the legendary Death, Warkult by Malevolent Creation, and Annihilation of the Wicked by Nile), and I wanted to give MA a try. I now have all their albums excluding "E".

Trey is an amazing guitarist and songwriter, Rutan's allright. Sandoval is amazing and Vincent is upset about something. I also recommend anything by Death, Gwar, and/or Anthrax.

People on Metal Archives are nuts! This is a quality piece of death metal.......2006-07-01

Whenever I get an album and listen to it for the first time I always look at the reviews for it on Amazon and the Metal Archives to see what a variety of other metalheads thought of said album. For this album though I was pretty damn surprised at the response from them with review titles like "Dave Vincent flips you off with both hands", one person even gave it a 30% WTF? Are you kidding me people? This is another solid MA release! What's a little different about this is that it's more groove-oriented, overall slower and simpler than the previous 3 albums and Dave's vocals sometimes seem like they're being strained just a tad too much (but they're still cool). I've heard some people even say that if Pantera made a death metal album it would sound similar to this one. Well I don't know about that exactly...

This album has some particularly great MA tracks like the opener "Dominate", "Where the Slime Live" and the closer "Hatework". The first is a speedy assault to the dome that has Death Metal legends written all over it, "Slime" is a powerful sludgy groove metal number with the usual anti-religious lyrics. Hatework is perhaps their most unusual song with Dave's angriest vocals yet. It has nice slow plodding riffs accompanied by some sweet melodies involving the bells of Hell itself! Some might say it's sound is tribal-like and I can see that too, nevertheless it's f*ckin' awesome. However, what I cannot see is the reason why a supposed death metal fan (let alone a Morbid Angel fan) would not like this. True, it's not quite as good as the previous 3 albums but it's still far above average and if I gave it a grade I'd give it an A- or 91%. Hey I only deal with the best music so trust me on this one. That would explain why I seem to give everything 5 stars I don't even bother buying below average crap or even average.

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Spectacular
Their tightest album released to date.
The Death Metal Gods
Destined To Be A Classic
Lifeless? Dull? Yeah right.

Covenant
Morbid Angel
Manufacturer: Giant Records / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002L1F
Release Date: 1993-06-22

Tracks:

Rapture
Pain Divine
World Of Shit (The Promised Land)
Vengeance Is Mine
The Lions Den
Blood On My Hands
Angel Of Disease
Sworn To The Black
Nar Mattaru
God Of Emptiness

Customer Reviews:

Spectacular.......2007-02-14

Morbid Angel's Covenant is a fantastic album and is a must for all fans of death metal. Well, there's not much more to say than that.

Their tightest album released to date........2007-02-03

From the first time I heard the song rapture on Headbanger's Ball, I was hooked. This is by far one of the most stand out Florida Death Metal bands formed in 1984, they released Mearciless Death independently 1988 prior to their Alters of Madness release in 1989 on earache records. After switching record companies twice, they landed on Giant Records, and this was their first, and possibly greatest release (right beside Blessed Are The Sick).
This album was fifth full album, and was produced by Flemming Rasmusssen (of metallica fame), and this album shows it's tight production. Rapture, the lead of song is full of change ups and a blast beat beat that just cruches you right to the bone. My absolute favorite song on this album is God of Emptiness, just a dark thundering song that could be a tribal chant. That song was even featured in a bevis and butthead episode. The other highlingts are Angel of Disease, a bit of a faster, lighter song, and World of S*** (The Promised Land). Trey Azagthoth really has put together one of the difinitive American Death Metal bands, right beside the likes of Obituary, Deicide, and Slayer. Pick this Album up, You will dig this.

The Death Metal Gods.......2007-01-23

When Morbid Angel arrived on the Death Metal scene, they brought more to the table then your ordinary Death Metal band. They proved that it didnt all have to be about "playing as fast as you can" and added intelligent Guitar solos and Thunderous Blast Beats to the element. "Covenant" remains my favorite Morbid Angel album. Even though all of their albums are great, "Convenant" might be one of the top death Metal albums of all times. Be warned though. IF you are expecting all out gore Metal at lightning paced speeds, then this album is not for you. Its not going to sound like something along the lines of Cannibal Corpse, Napalm Death, or Vomitory. Yes, there are some times when the album picks up with some "speed" but most of Morbid Angels tunes are dark, slow, and with thunderous Blast Double Bass Beats and with mind blurring guitar solos. Thats what makes them so unique in the Death Metal world. ENJOY

Destined To Be A Classic.......2006-07-06

A most blackened death metal album indeed; what I enjoy most about Covenant is that it partially avoids the problem of most DM albums, which is repetition. Although the brutality is non-stop, there are enough changes in tempo and mood on this album that adds an overall sense of variety. A minor complaint are the lyrics, which contain frankly lame and outdated "Satanic" imagery; otherwise, the lyrics are rather interesting, possibly the bands finest. Now, for the band itself: David Vincent is probably the most brutal DM vocalist out there, and his supportive bass lines are quite good as well (they are no less audible than on any Slayer relase). Guitarist Trey Azeghthoth is undoubtedly one of the finest in the genre; his style is an eclectic mix that sort of sounds like Hanneman/King, Joe Satriani and Vernon Reid all blended into one. Finally, Pete Sandoval delivers quite a punch on the double bass and snare. His style is very clean, never falls behind. As far as the actual music goes, there are really no bad songs on Covenant, but IMHO I feel the strongest tracks are "Vengeance is Mine," "Lion's Den" and, of course, "God of Emptiness" of Beavis and Butthead fame...BOW TO ME FAITHFULLY!!!

Lifeless? Dull? Yeah right........2006-06-07

I decided to review this perticular album because its the unholy day and because its so dark. "Covenant" by Morbid Angel is anything but lifeless or dull. Infact, its my favorite MA album. Even though there's only one guitarist on this album, it still sounds like there's a dual-guitar assault on each song (except for "Nar Mattaru"). David Vincent's vocals got alot harsher than in their previous album "Altars of Madness," and unfortunately, his basslines aren't that audible due to the mediocre production. Trey Azagthoth's guitarring is awesome, his riffs and solos have also improved, he also plays keyboards in "Nar Mattaru." Pete Sandoval, where to begin with him. His fast but on cue beats and hypnotic double bass makes me rank him with Dave Lombardo.

Every song on here kicks, "Nar Mattaru" is done only with keyboards and its one of the creepiest songs I've ever heard, even though there's no vocals or guitar. "Rapture, "Vengeance is Mine," and "Blood on My Hands" are the highlights of this great death metal album.

This is THE best album of 1993, if you're looking for an album from the early 90's that isn't grunge or alternative metal (both sub-genres suck), this is for you.

Today is June 6, 2006; the darkest day.

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Some of his best work
Angels in America - Always Great!
GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Celestial Xpression of Thomas Newman
Amazing work

Angels in America
Thomas Newman
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Release Date: 2003-12-02

Tracks:

Threshold of Revelation - Thomas Newman
Angels in America (Main Title) - Thomas Newman
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The Great Work Begins (End Title) - Thomas Newman
Tropopause - Thomas Newman
I'm His Child - Zella Jackson-Price

Amazon.com

Playwright Tony Kushner adapted his sprawling meditation on the AIDS epidemic of the 80's into an equally epic, Mike Nichols-directed HBO miniseries. But while Thomas Newman's score spans that dramatic landscape with rich stylistic diversity, the young champion of the daunting Newman family musical tradition (his father was Fox legend Alfred; his brother fellow film scorer David; his cousin songwriter/composer Randy) never lets musical bombast get in the way of compelling emotional introspection. Anchored by a delicate wind and string-driven main theme that's as mature as it is bittersweet, Newman proceeds to explore some of the same adventurous, rhythmically restless soundscapes that characterized his work on Erin Brockovich and American Beauty. But that typically moody experimentalism is leavened elsewhere by moments of neo-baroque choral exultation, smokey 30's jazz (courtesy of George Lewis and his Ragtime Band and Duke Ellington) and even flashes of gospel and orchestral post-modernism, all of it served up with a masterful sense of irony-free restraint that's become one of the composer's most refreshing hallmarks. It's easily one of Newman's -- and 2003's -- most accomplished and satisfying film scores. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Some of his best work.......2007-06-12

Most of us know Thomas Newman for his work on his more famous films like American Beauty, Shawshank Redemption, Scent of a Woman and Meet Joe Black, but this soundtrack to the HBO film is right up there with his best pieces of work. The whole album goes through various feelings, shades and emotions, the best tracks for me being Mauve Antarctica and Tropopause. If you're a Thomas Newman fan then you need this in your collection.

Angels in America - Always Great!.......2007-01-03

Love the film, the play and the soundtrack. If you find the topics of Angels in America interesting, thought-provoking and warm to your heart, you will LOVE this. As a man battling HIV, I find it outstanding. Thanks Amazon, for offering all the Angels in America products.

GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2005-11-01

There are not enough stars on the selection for me to say how good this CD is! It is so beautiful and like classical music. I listen to it all the time!

The Celestial Xpression of Thomas Newman.......2005-08-31

...well, to only write a review is not enough to describe the impressive sound in this record. it is necessary to listen to it. Thomas do not scrimp in efforts to assemble this wonderful musical work. in fact, each one of the melodys, agreed, and instruments (mainly those of wind and strings) even are perfectly connected and performed in litle some more of 70 minutes of music. Transitions from the quietness of a melody to the loudest human chorus, may be hear is this soundtrack (tipically from the original Serie, that I have too in DVD). But everything is not perfect. Must be had included the Henry Mancini song: "Moon River" contained in one of the most sentimental scenes in the film/serie (that i think at least). In a plus, if you are an lover of this kind of productions, it does not have to lack in its collection the "Angels in America Soundtrack". Buy and enjoy it..!

Amazing work.......2004-11-28

After working in film scoring for the past decade, Thomas Newman has finally achieved his masterwork with the soundtrack to "Angels in America." It is a culmination of the different techniques and themes he has worked on in the past, along with a completely new orchestral sound that perfectly underlies the depth and scope of the film. It is a very rare score in that it conveys all the happiness, pain, pessimism and hope that Kushner's work is all about, simply through the nuanced way Newman has written and arranged it. It is an incredibly entertaining score that stands well on its own. A must for any fans of Newman or the film.

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Of Lucifer & Lightning
Angel Corpse
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ASIN: B000QTCXCI
Release Date: 2007-06-26

Tracks:

Credo Decimatus
Antichrist Vanguard
Machinery Of the Cleansing
Hexensabbat
Extermination Sworn
Saints Of Blasphemy
Thrall
Shining One (Rex Luciferi)
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The best metal HAD to offer and it still kicks
Pretty good. Not amazing
At least its not Domination or Gateways - 3.5 stars
Horrible.
MORBID F##KING ANGEL

Formulas Fatal to the Flesh
Morbid Angel
Manufacturer: Earache Records
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Gateways to Annihilation
Domination
Covenant
Heretic
Blessed Are the Sick

ASIN: B000006AZS
Release Date: 1998-02-24

Tracks:

Heaving Earth
Prayer Of Hatred
Bil Ur-Sag
Nothing Is Not
Chambers Of Dis
Disturbance In The Great Slumber
Umulamahri
Hellspawn: The Rebirth
Covenant Of Death
Hymn To A Gas Giant
Invocation Of The Continual One
Ascent Through The Spheres
Hymnos Rituales De Guerra
Trooper

Album Description

1999 limited edition reissue of their 1998 album packaged with 'Love Of Lava', a 26 track bonus CD showcasing Trey Azagthoth's infamous guitar virtuosity. 40 tracks in all. Standard jewel case shrinkwrapped with the bonus CD in a slipcase AND an autographed guitar pick!

Customer Reviews:

The best metal HAD to offer and it still kicks.......2007-04-30

Back in'98, things looked grim(to me) for Morbid Angel. But with Steve Tucker as bass and vocals, Morbid Angel was back! This is death metal at its finest complete with Trey's always awesome fretwork, Petes masterful and precise drumwork, Steves guttural demonic voice, insane polyrhythms, deep and somewhat confusing lyrics but none the less, this is a masterpiece in metal. If you like death metal, this is a MUST BUY!!!!!!!!! This is the only MA album you need besides Altars of Madness. The rest are kinda lame, well Blessed are the Sick was good. BUY THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pretty good. Not amazing.......2007-02-10

Some of the songs on here are excellent. Morbid Angel does a good job at creating an evil sound. However, I find myself not enjoying this album too much. I do especially like the nonmetal interludes between the death metal songs.

At least its not Domination or Gateways - 3.5 stars.......2006-04-21

Domination was one of the biggest disapointments in the history of death metal. While some people love that album, I almost never listen to it. After the Domination tour, rumor was that Morbid Angel was no more after David Vincent had left.

Years later, Morbid Angel released Formulas Fatal to the Flesh with new vocalist Steve Tucker. Steve Tuckers vocals are your typical death metal type vocals. While he is not as commanding as David Vincent, he gets the job done. The production of the album is not as refined as their earlier material, but after the overproduced crap that was Domination, I dont mind the overall sound. Some songs are really fast, and then there are few slower songs, such as Nothing Is Not. The true highlight of the album is The Invocation of the Continuous one, which is a 10-minute song that must be heard. After purchasing and listening to this cd after it was first released, I had one thought: THESE GUYS ARE WEIRD. So, overall, I enjoy the album, but it does not compare to Morbid Angel's first 3 releases. Im happy they brought back the speedy elements, but it still feels like something is missing.

I recently saw Morbid Angel here in NYC this month with David Vincent back on vocals. It was an amazing show where they only played material from their first 4 albums. I highly recommend seeing Morbid Angel when they come to your area.

Horrible........2005-04-23

This CD is horrible....I am rather amazed that some say its one of their best. I really enjoy some of their older stuff (before Domination). This album has a similar style to domination..but much much much more boring. I can at least to listen to domination. The only thing I can think of is that these guys have all fried their brains.

MORBID F##KING ANGEL.......2005-02-21

Formulas fetal to the flesh is one of the best MORBID ANGEL album ever. the instramental trcks are very good and worth listening to. this is the album every death head should own. buy it.

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A collection of great instrumentals
Less Than Divine
completely satisfied...
Magical
Magical

Divinities: Twelve Dances with God

Manufacturer: Angel Records
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ASIN: B000002SLD
Release Date: 1995-05-02

Tracks:

In A Stone Circle
In Sight Of The Minaret
In A Black Box
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In Maternal Grace
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Customer Reviews:

A collection of great instrumentals.......2006-08-10

Ian Anderson has always been known for his flute. What we have here is a flute player arranging and playing some very innovative flute.
The entire album is instrumental, so we miss out on Anderson's outstanding lyric writing talents.
Ian trades his lyrics in for some of the finest flute music you will ever want to hear.
There is not a bad song on the CD. The highlights for me include, In a Stone Circle, In the Grips of Stronger Stuff, and in defence of Faiths. These 3 compositions are not only outstanding but will stand the test of time, which in my mind is the only true test of music. You will never hear Ian Anderson compose anything more solid. The rest of the CD is basically elevator music with occasional highlights.
Ian plays the flute in his patented style and is in top form.
This is much better than its predecessor Walk into Light.
If you are a Jethro Tull fan this should interest you.

Less Than Divine.......2006-07-28

For the record, I've been a huge fan of Jethro Tull since 1968 and a great admirer of Ian Anderson's recent work, such as "The Secret Language of Birds." Anderson is, in my estimation, one of the more significant composer/musicians of our day, and his post-Jethro Tull work has been quite wonderful.

Having said that, I am disappointed with his Twelve Dances with God. The music is pretty, in a generic way, but it lacks the compositional intricacy that is the hallmark of Anderson's work. There are few, if any, key modulations, which Anderson does so well in other works. The pieces are all instrumental - flute together with orchestral instruments and the occasional keyboard. They are all pleasant, in a "new age" sort of way, but lacking musical substance. Nice background music for the office or at home, perhaps.

My chief disappointment is that all twelve pieces sound monotonously similar. I assumed that the theme of this album is the diversity of expressions as humans attempt to dance with God. Leaving the theological aspects aside (this is, after all, an album of music not a theological text), I would have expected a greater diversity of rhythm and tune. However, each track seems to flow into the next. Perhaps this is reflective of "new age spirituality" where truth and deity are rather elastic, but that would take some elucidation from Ian Anderson himself. The music itself doesn't seem to have much to say. If these are twelve dances with God, perhaps it would be better to let Him take the lead.

completely satisfied..........2004-08-09

I have been a long time Tull fan and consequently, Ian Anderson.
As mentioned in earlier reviews on this page, this is a true gem and a tribute to Ians ability to be musically creative, fluid and expansive in a musical genre distinctly different from his rock and blues roots.

Magical.......2004-05-19

This album holds me in rapt fascination whenever I play it. Each song is Anderson's interpretation of the spirit of one of Earths religions. The 12 songs are unique in their own right, but somehow mesh with each other, like they are all really dancing with the same God. Each time I listen to this work I hear more or feel something different. It is a masterpiece.

Magical.......2004-05-19

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Angelic?
Pitch Black goes downhill...
Impressive electronic dub
The Future of Dub has Arrived!

Ape to Angel
Pitch Black [nz]
Manufacturer: Waveform
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B0009UVBO0
Release Date: 2005-08-23

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Ape to Angel 8:23
Freefall 5:42
Lost in Translation 8:14
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Empty Spaces Missing Units 6:55

Album Description

Having pumped there way through New Zealand's electronic music scene since their inaugural Gathering New Year's eve festival in 1997, Pitch Black [nz] (with the [nz] added to avoid being mistaken with the USA rap group of the same name) have spent the years since, rousing dance floor punters, generating rave reviews, winning awards and gaining legions of fans worldwide - including warm UK embraces garnered with their dynamic live performances at three Big Chill festivals. Their music has also been used in several films, including the Oscar nominated Whale Rider.

The Pitch Black [nz] sound created by Paddy Free and Michael Hodgson, ranges from organic ambient and layered soundscapes to skanting keyboards, cutting acid riffs and thumping rhythmic grooves, with dub being the glue that holds their musical journeys together. One critic describes them as "Richie Hawtin meets King Tubby or Rhythm and Sound in Technicolor."

Ape to Angel, was originally released in NZ to critical acclaim. Now, as their debut USA release, the A2A album has been repackaged with an added bonus track and eye-popping bonus video of the focus track 'Lost in Translation,' and found an appreciative home on the seminal ambient dub label - Waveform Records.

Over the years Pitch Black [nz] has found favour among club and radio DJs including John Peel (Radio One/BBC), Nick Luscombe (Xfm), Greg Roberts (Dreadzone), Pete Lawrence (Big Chill), Forest (XM satellite/Musical Starstreams/radioioAMBIENT.com). This superb USA debut promises to generate an equal level of continued interest.

Customer Reviews:

Angelic?.......2007-06-26

I don't know the proper buzzwords to describe the genre slot, but GREAT ELECTRONIC JAM. Smooth flows, not too space-y, not minimal, not acid or jazz, somewhat loping rhythms, fast syncopation, layered, house-y, complex. Hear Track 3, Lost in Translation. Powerful. Get it. Try to resist the urge to dance.

Pitch Black goes downhill..........2006-04-10

Nah... This is the worst Pitch Black album. Try "Futureproof" or "Pitch Black", the album, if you want to experience the best of NZ dub-trance. Unfortunately several of the really first rate NZ electronic acts are now insipid and over-commercialised. For Pitch Black and Salmonella Dub, the earlier stuff is definitely the best.

Impressive electronic dub.......2005-11-29

I've collected a number of albums released on the Waveform label lately, and I've been consistently impressed. Pitch Black has been my latest Waveform discovery, and they're a good example of the label's "sound:" really bassy, dub-influenced, echo-effects, some multicultural samples scattered throughout, and while the whole package is pretty laid-back and mellow it's definitely beat-oriented enough that the listener doesn't get bored. You can dance to many of these tracks if played loud enough, or just have it on in the background while chilling at home.

I'm also a real pushover for a good bassline and these guys deliver some excellent dubbed-up bass workouts. Check out track 7: the bass is so deep it kind of has a paralyzing effect on your cerebellum and makes you feel like you're floating on a sea of puffy white marshmellows... or maybe that's just me. Anyway, this disc gets my recommendation.

Apparently they also have a number of other albums that aren't available in North America yet, so hopefully Waveform will start releasing their back catalogue sometime soon (hint, hint!) Similar artists worth checking out, if you like these guys, would be Children of Dub and labelmates Sounds from the Ground, Phutureprimitive, and A Positive Life.

The Future of Dub has Arrived!.......2005-09-09

This album is amazing! If you love dub - especially 21st century dub - then this is the album you've been waiting for. While being tough to locate - this New Zealand duo has been producing dubbed out greatness for 3 albums now! "Ape to Angel" is their first American release - and it's a stunner! Perfect for chilling out to or firing up that spliff and doing a little armchair traveling - this album hits all the right notes. There's touches of drum and bass, house and breaks - all drenched in dub!!! It's dubtastic!

Purcell: Songs & Airs / Argenta, North, Boothby, Nicholson, Toll

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Nice Collection
PERFECT!
Great singing and excellent value for money
More than two hours of beautiful 17th century 'ayres'

Purcell: Songs & Airs / Argenta, North, Boothby, Nicholson, Toll
Henry Purcell , Nancy Argenta , and Nigel North
Manufacturer: EMI Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Odes | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Essential Purcell
Purcell: The Fairy Queen
Purcell: Odes for St. Cecilia's Day - Music for Queen Mary / Taverner Consort
Gabrieli · Monteverdi · Vivaldi - Venetian Church Music / Taverner Consort, Choir & Players · Andrew Parrott
Bach: Cantatas

ASIN: B000059LOH
Release Date: 2001-06-05

Tracks:

O Solitude - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
Ah! How Sweet It Is To Love - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
Not All My Torments - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Paul Nicholson
Stripp'd Of Their Green - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
Tell Me, Some Pitying Angel - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
If Music Be The Food Of Love - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
Hark! Hark! The Echoing Air - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
The Fatal Hour Comes On Apace - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
Incassum, Lesbia - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Paul Nicholson
Sweeter Than Roses - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby
Cupid, The Slyest Rogue Alive - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
From Silent Shades - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
Dear Pretty Youth - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby
From Rosy Bow'rs - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
Now That The Sun Hath Veil'd His Light - Nancy Argenta/Paul Nicholson
Beneath A Poplar's Shadow - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby
I Attempt From Love's Sickness To Fly - Nancy Argenta/Paul Nicholson
Let Us Dance - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
Fairest Isle - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
O Solitude - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby

Tracks:

Nymphs And Shepherds - Nancy Argenta/Nicholas Robinson/Fiona Huggett/Trevor Jones/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
Amidst The Shades And Cool Refreshing Streams - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
Love In Their Little Veins Inspires - Nancy Argenta/Rachel Becket/Marion Scott/Richard Boothby/Nigel North
Fly Swift, Ye Hours - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
They Tell Us That Your Mighty Powers - Nancy Argenta/Nicholas Robinson/Fiona Huggett/Trevor Jones/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
The Plaint: O Let Me Weep - Nancy Argenta/Pauline Nobes/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
In The Black, Dismal Dungeon Of Despair - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/John Toll
See, Even Night Herself Is Here - Nancy Argenta/Nicholas Robinson/Fiona Huggett/Trevor Jones
Why Should Men Quarrel? - Nancy Argenta/Rachel Becket/Marion Scott/Richard Boothby/John Toll
Seek Not To Know - Nancy Argenta/Paul Goodwin/Sophia McKenna/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
Retir'd From Mortals' Sight - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
To Arms, Heoric Prince - Nancy Argenta/Mark Bennett/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
O Lead Me To Some Peaceful Gloom - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
Halcyon Days - Nancy Argenta/Paul Goodwin/Pauline Nobes/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
Bid The Virtues - Nancy Argenta/Paul Goodwin/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
Lord, What Is Man? (A Divine Hymn) - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
Music For A While - Nancy Argenta/John Toll
If Music Be The Food Of Love (1st Setting) - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/John Toll
Sawney Is A Bonny Lad (A Scotch Song) - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
When I Have Often Heard Young Maids Complaining - Nancy Argenta/Nicholas Robinson/Fiona Huggett/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
Ah! Cruel, Bloody Fate - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/John Toll
Thy Hand, Belinda... When I Am Laid In Earth - Nancy Argenta/Nicholas Robinson/Fiona Huggett/Trevor Jones/Richard Boothby/Nigel North

Customer Reviews:

Nice Collection.......2007-03-05

I have many collections of Purcell's Music. This collection stands up to them at half the price. Solid buy.

PERFECT!.......2006-10-26

There is only a word with which I can describe this set of discs: perfect!
The only flaw there is, is not related to the singing or playing: no text enclosed.

Great singing and excellent value for money.......2004-09-19

This is probably one of the best anthologies of Purcell songs around, and not just because it's two-for-one pricing means it contains twice as much music (CD1:74'24" & CD2: 77'41")! Nancy Argenta has an irrepressible sense of style and crystal clear diction. But unlike Emma Kirby, whose vocal purity can become tiresome, these renditions radiate warmth. She is also, I have found, more consistently involving than any one of the singers in Hyperion's three disc survey of Complete Secular Songs (recently reissued as a single set). One marvels at how she judiciously balances restraint and emotional forthrightness. The accompaniments (archlute, viola da gamba, harpsichord, and organ) are well judged and blend with the voice, all helped by an excellently defined recording acoustic. This is an absolute winner at any price!

More than two hours of beautiful 17th century 'ayres'.......2001-08-02

Two CDs, totaling more than 150 minutes of sparsely-arranged (never more than 3-5 instruments at a time), sweetly-sung, 350 year old 'ayres' (a typically English form of secular music). Nancy Argenta's soprano voice is lovely, silvery indeed as her name implies. The instruments are a discreet but friendly accompaniment to her solo voice. Perhaps the instruments are a little too discreet -- there are times when I wish they were a touch more prominent. But that is a very, very minor complaint. A beautiful collection, and quite well worth the money.

Dressed in Black - A Tribute to Johnny Cash

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dressed in black-j.cash tribute
The best tribute (so far)
Straight A's 4 This Tribute Disc!
A Nice Tribute
Great Disc with one flaw

Dressed in Black - A Tribute to Johnny Cash
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Dualtone Music Group
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music

General | Country | Styles | Music

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Kindred Spirits: A Tribute to the Music of Johnny Cash
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Cash From Chaos: A Tribute to the Legendary Man in Black: Johnny Cash

ASIN: B00006BN84
Release Date: 2002-09-17

Tracks:

Wreck of the Old '97 - Hank III
Cry, Cry, Cry - Robbie Fulks
Ballad of a Teenage Queen - Rodney Crowell
I Guess Things Happen That Way - Raul Malo
There You Go - Chuck Mead
Get Rhythm - Rev. Horton Heat
Pack Up Your Sorrows - Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis
Ring of Fire - Billy Burnette
Luther Played the Boogie - Redd Volkaert
Big River - Rosie Flores
Folsom Prison Blues - James Intveld
I Still Miss Someone - Earl Poole Ball
I'm Gonna Sit on the Porch and Pick On My Old Guitar - Damon Bramblett
I Walk The Line - Dale Watson
Train of Love - Kenny Vaughan
Straight A's in Love - Eddie Angel
Jackson - Mandy Barnett & Chuck Mead
Flesh & Blood - Chris Knight

Amazon.com

As befits a release on a fledgling indie label, Dualtone's tribute to Johnny Cash celebrates the feistier fringes of the Man in Black's catalog, adding a few mainstream milestones. In what is plainly a labor of love for all concerned, highlights extend from the pop innocence of "Ballad of a Teenage Queen" by Rodney Crowell (formerly married to Johnny's daughter Rosanne) to the folkier strains and husband-and-wife harmonies of "Pack Up Your Sorrows" by Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis to the honky-tonk majesty of "I Still Miss Someone" by pianist Earl Poole Ball. Some of the more familiar touchstones don't fare quite as well, with Billy Burnette turning in a tepid "Ring of Fire" and Dale Watson singing in a lower than comfortable register on "I Walk the Line," though James Intveld rises to the challenge of "Folsom Prison Blues." The house band and the largely acoustic arrangements give the 18-cut album more unity than many such projects, as the collection shows why one of the most influential and commercially successful artists in country's history remains an icon of alt-country as well. --Don McLeese

Customer Reviews:

dressed in black-j.cash tribute.......2007-05-27

not many tribute albums are worth a 2nd listen,not the case here however with the likes of hank III & rev.horton heat you can listen to this one over & over with out hearing a generic pop country artist murder a cash classic, most of the songs here are done quite well, some just stand out more than others,a must have for cash fans!

The best tribute (so far).......2006-05-09

The whole spirit of this CD takes me back to my teenage years in the late '50s, when we listened to Johnny Cash's Sun singles (along with Jerry Lee Lewis and Bill Haley) on the juke box. In addition to the excellent renditions of Cash's music, this collection introduced me to a few excellent singers who had somehow managed to slip by under my radar. In particular, I love Robbie Fulks' version of "Cry, Cry, Cry"--what a fantastic singer/songwriter! Surprisingly, the singer who sounds most like a young Cash (without seeming to imitate him) is the very Reverend Horton Heat on "Get Rhythm." Another is Chuck Mead's "There You Go." Hank III gives his own unique take on "Wreck of the Old '97." Sounding more like his own grandfather, it's certainly not the way Johnny Cash did it, but he nevertheless captures the bare tragedy and heroic spirit of the song. "Pack up Your Sorrows" was a favorite during the '60s, but I barely remember Johnny Cash singing it. The most familiar version was by Richard & Mimi Farina, and Kelly Willis and Bruce Robinson faithfully capture the spirit of their version. The other song that stands out is "Straigh A's in Love" by Eddie Angel. It's often forgotten that Johnny Cash was not primarily a country singer. Beginning with his classic work at Sun Studio, he pretty much invented the rockabilly sound, and it is this spirit that is well represented here. Get this CD and keep it in your car to brighten up those pesky commutes.

Straight A's 4 This Tribute Disc!.......2005-03-26

There is some excellent music on "Dressed In Black: A Tribute to Johnny Cash." Chris Knight is one of those musicians that always sparks my interest; his version of "Flesh & Blood" is such a plaintive laid back reading of this song that it gives an emotional mix of loneliness, hope & desire. It closes the set, but is one of the highlights for me. Eddie Angel's rockabilly "Straight A's In Love" is a naughty little tune that puts a smile on my face each time it comes on the changer. :) Austin songwriter Damon Bramblett's take on "I'm Gonna Sit on the Porch & Pick on My Old Guitar" may not seem polished, but it does exude a warmth that brings me into the music. Chuck Mead from BR5-49 produced this disc and plays on every track. His lead vocals on "There You Go" set your toe tapping, "You're gone again, I should'a known I couldn't win...He's by your side, you're gonna break another heart, you're gonna tell another lie." The Mavericks' Raul Malo sounds a bit like Chris Isaak to me on the slow shuffle of "I Guess Things Happen That Way." Rodney Crowell has been recording a series of great solo sets as well as with the Notorious Cherry Bombs. Here he turns a straightforward reading of "Ballad of a Teenage Queen." Robbie Fulks' "Cry, Cry, Cry" booms with great energy. No one will ever replace Johnny Cash, but these artists do a great job with songs that he previously polished. Enjoy!

A Nice Tribute.......2004-02-24

Hank III's "Wreck of the Old '97" makes this disc worth owning. His daring to break out of the mold that so many other artists have poured this song into, while still respecting the original, is reason enough to add this CD to your collection.

Great Disc with one flaw.......2003-12-18

This disc is awesome! There's no beating Rodney Crowell, Redd Volkaert, and couple others. Now, I'm a Hank Fan also, and love what III does with his grandpa's music, but as for Wreck of the Old 97, he should be locked up. I wouldn't appear on anything rewriting a song that's been done for the past 75 years. Johnny, Hank Snow, all the ones I'd heard stuck very close to Vernon Dalhart's recording from the late '20s. III's almost made this disc a clay pigeon.

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One of death metal's underrated albums
Blessed, Morbid Angel is (speaking as Yoda).
Pure Death Metal
The pinnacle of death metal -- PERIOD.
A great Album for Death Metal Fans

Blessed Are the Sick
Morbid Angel
Manufacturer: Earache Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

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Death Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

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Altars of Madness
Covenant
Domination
Formulas Fatal to the Flesh
Gateways to Annihilation

ASIN: B00008A7RJ
Release Date: 2003-03-11

Tracks:

Intro
Fall from Grace
Brainstorm
Rebel Lands
Doomsday Celebration [Instrumental]
Day of Suffering
Blessed Are the Sick/Leading the Rats
Thy Kingdome Come
Unholy Blasphemies
Abominations
Desolate Ways [Instrumental]
Ancient Ones
In Remembrance [Instrumental]
Blessed Are the Sick [Multimedia Track]

Customer Reviews:

One of death metal's underrated albums.......2006-09-27

This is definitely Morbid Angel's most underrated album, with their debut being rightfully praised (I for one worship it) and then there's Covenant which I think is a tad overrated. Oh and of course there's Domination which I thought kicked arse.

On this album you can immediately since a change in musical direction for the band, especially on the first half. Unfortunately this album has probably one the WORST intros I've ever heard, like most old Bathory album intros they're pretty f*ckin' pointless not like the bad*ss ones on In the Nightside Eclipse, Morbid Tales, and of course HELL AWAITS. All's well though since the album kicks off pretty strong with a heavy sludge/doom number with Fall From Grace and I don't know about you guys but I always like I got a massive wedgie from Satan himself after that one. You see this is what I was talking about, they slowed down their blasphemic speed and musically they became a lot tigher, ESPECIALLY Trey. This is also the first album they added those "atmospheric" acoustic/keyboard interludes which are kind of cool but I feel the last one is a little out of place. However, I love when metal gets all acoustic because I never hesitate to show the nay-sayers those songs to help prove that metal DOES require talent. Trey knows how to f*cking play a guitar and soothing keyboard too! Pete's drumming is still amazing of course and Dave intensifies his vocals a bit which he seems to do on each subsequent album until he left the band and they're awesome as usual.

The second half of the album (I'd say after the title track) is basically what I call "Altars of Madness part 2" with the first being the sludge/doom half. Since most of those tunes were actually revamped ones from their Abominations of Desolation demo days that would make sense since they retain that thrashiness and speed that makes "Altars" so god-like. They wouldn't be too odd to be on that album. 'Abominations' friggin rules as does 'The Ancient Ones'.

Overall a great one to pick up along with MA's first 4 albums. Gradewise I'd give this about a 92% so good job guys!

Blessed, Morbid Angel is (speaking as Yoda)........2006-09-14

Morbid Angel's technical skill, talent, and their evolution is why they're my favorite death metal band, and this album prooves it.

Their debut "Altars of Madness" was an extreme speed fest, "Blessed are the Sick" slows down on a few songs and incorporates doomy, creepy sounds and instrumental segways. Dave's vocals are more comprehensive and deeper than in Altars', which is fine by me. Trey and Richard still shred like mofos on Blessed', and Richard has his shining moment in the acoustic instrumental "Desolate Ways." "Doomsday Celebration" is another instrumental in which Trey plays keyboard, and I have to say, its very chilling. Pete still drums like crazy on this album, so don't worry about him doing slow stuff. Don't worry, speedaholics, there's still speedy songs on here. Songs like "Brainstorm," "Unholy Blasphemies," "Rebel Lands," and "Thy Kingdom Come" will quench any speed fan's thirst.

No skipping needed here, but my favorites on this album are "Fall From Grace," "Brainstorm," "Rebel Lands," "Thy Kingdom Come," "Unholy Blasphemies," and "The Ancient Ones."

Not for the emo or nu-metal kids, once they hear this, they'll soil themselves and start crying uncontrollably.

Best album of 1991, along with Sepultura's "Arise," Death's "Human," and Suffocation's "Effigy of the Forgotten." If you call yourself a death metal fan and don't have this, put this in your shopping cart pronto!!

Pure Death Metal.......2005-09-17

This cd is one of many that Morbid Angel has created to be masterpieces. I find all Morbid Angel albums incredible although Domination is my favorite and then Covenant I have to say this is a pretty damn good follow up to Altars of Madness. If anyone wants to criticize a death metal band make sure you truely have a good reason or otherwise just go kill some emo kids.

The pinnacle of death metal -- PERIOD........2003-12-09

I had to write this review in hopes of offset the morons who have seen fit to down "Blessed Are The Sick"... really, if you can't appreciate this album, you simply do NOT understand death metal -- end of story. This is Morbid Angel's greatest album, and it has many dimensions to it. It is pure evil set to music... everything you want it to be! The guitar work is GENIUS!!! The drumming is magnificent... lyrics, vocal delivery... what more could you want? This is, EASILY, among the greatest death metal albums EVER... I'll see you burning in the Sea of the Absu...

A great Album for Death Metal Fans.......2003-07-06

This album is perhaps the definitive death metal band. This album is not boring at all. There are a few "classical" pieces written in there. The song desolate ways is awesome and could be put on a new age compilation cd. The album begins with Fall From Grace...a song that has some of the best death metal lyrics of all time. Dave Vincent has a great gutteral but understandable voice when he sings (screams/growls). There are some awesome guitar riffs in this album.....listen to the mid point in brainstorm. On the whole this is a death metal master pice, however, the lyrics are quite hateful towards christians but being a death metal fan perhaps this doesnt bother you. There are a couple songs on the record I dont like because of the talk about putting infant entrails on upside down crosses. Not my cup of tea but whatever floats your boat.

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