Under the Influence [CD-single]

Under the Influence [CD-single]

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
SYNCHRONIA "I tell a story of bodies that change." Ovid, Metamorphoses circa 1 AD "But of course, there are two kinds of people on earth. One - The people of the towns are more sensible than tortoises. Two - The wild people of the jungles are as senseless as donkeys." Amos Tutuola, The Witch-Herbalist of the Remote Town 1981 Ovid's Metamorphoses or Kafka's Metamorphosis? Amos Tutuola's freewheeling world of spirits or Tim Berners Lee's? Arthur Koestler's "Synchronicity" or Grandmaster Flash's Adventures on the Wheels of Steel? The links between all of these are sampling and flow, change and transformation. Mix tapes and mythologies, microphones and migration, text and textuality… the patterns are what make it all happen…. Synchronia – the word brings up all sorts of connotations: synchronicity, synchronism, synchronous, etc., etc. This was my working title and the guiding idea when I created this mix. The basic idea is that things happen in patterns, rhythms, intersections, convergences… And in this world of hyper-networked information, it's one of the more subtle ways of thinking about what makes all of the patterns of everyday life mesh. There are a couple of directions the word can take you in depending on what you're looking for. Rhythms and algorithms, sounds and samples, bits and beats – what I was looking to create with this mix is a statement about how much the world has moved beyond what W.E.B. Dubois called 'the color line' in America, Amiri Baraka a.k.a. Leroi Jones' 'changing same' or what someone like Frantz Fanon would have called simply 'the pathology of place' that informed so much of 20th century culture. What's that sound coming from the new crossroads of net culture? Is it human or human derived? The values, like the beats and rhythms that make up the fabric of this mix, like I always enjoy saying – are all about flow. Rhythm, depending on which angle you look at it from, is derived from the Greek 'rhythmos,' a term that meant 'measured motion' and if you think about the early references to the 'music of the spheres' dating back to Pythagoras, I guess the rhythms have become flattened – spheres become disks, become hard-drives, become networks of process forged in the underground and overground cultures of the information age. The artists I've chosen for this mix are all hybrid folks – nobody sticks to one style, and everybody here has a lot of different ways to engage the creative process. Nobody in Synchronia stays in the stagnant waters of received opinion, and nobody on this mix would want to. Anyway, that's what went through my mind as I made the mix. Music from the 4th world, music from the new beats, music for the age of information. Glitches, fragments of text, codes, ciphers (there's an on-line component to this too… Check the website) – different stories and times. Stories and storage, stories of storage – how do we recall the way we create? Think of Synchronia as a soundtrack to a world where any sound can be you. It's the residue, the moments and memories of how the sounds and songs came to be 'here' in this mix that I really want people to check out. A lot of the first really 'organized' cities were necropoli. Like the 9th century Arabic philosopher, Abu 'Abdullah Muhammad ibn Musa of Khuwarizm, whose name derived into the terms 'algorithm' and 'algebra,' I like to think of numbers as tools for the living to help organize their lives. That's what this mix is about – a celebration of life and renewal. The new crossroads make new sounds. Hip-hop, techno, ambient, illbient, drum 'n bass, dancehall reggae – these are just terms used to hold a place in our minds where we dance together. Language is the glue, and music is the free floating variable. Who would want anything else? Think of Synchronia as a soundtrack to a way of life in a world where humans have become a kind of dust drifting through the codes we made in an earlier age. It's the 21st century. It's time to synchronize.

–DJ SPOOKY That Subliminal Kid --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Product Description
Rather than creating yet another mix CD based on current dancefloor hits and trends, Six Degrees sheds light on a different aspect of DJ culture with Under the Influence. In this series, the most influential contemporary mixmasters reveal their personal favorites and sources of inspiration. Under the Influence combines the top picks from famous record crates along with tracks and musical collaborations from the featured mixers themselves. The first installment of Under the Influence is a mixed set by turntable innovator DJ Spooky That Subliminal Kid. Includes tracks by Moby, Future Sound of London, Ryuichi Sakamoto & Talvin Singh and Sonic Youth in addition to DJ Spooky's collaborations with Michael Franti & Spearhead, The Dub Pistols and Carl Craig. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Tracks:

Wave
Rosalie
Rhapsody
Across the River
Castanets
Don't Need You
Follow You Down
Wedding Day
Velvet Guitar
As I Fall
About This Love

Amazon.com's Best of 2001

Ripe with the enigmas of loss, love, and connections across great distances, Alejandro Escovedo's sixth solo album realizes the promise of his remarkable gifts as singer, songwriter, and arranger. On spiraling tiers of pedal steel, cellos, violins, and electric and acoustic guitars, his chamber-rock vision comes to full fruition. He's never made freer garage pop than "Castanets," never stirred a more sweeping lyricism than in "Don't Need You," and never laid bare more soul than in the heartbreaking "Follow You Down" (a ballad Escovedo often dedicates to Townes Van Zandt). Even more amazing are the pairing of "Wave" and "Rosalie," subtle dramas of the Mexican-American passage through separation and faith, and the swirling, aching "About This Love," which concludes "It's all about the way/We break, to love again." Escovedo has always sought a poetic fusing of sound and image; with A Man Under the Influence, that search is complete. --Roy Kasten

Album Description

Produced by Chris Stamey (former dB's) and performed by many of Alejandro's band of usual suspects, it also features the contributions of Eric Heywood (Richard Buckner, Freakwater),Mitch Easter, members of Superchunk, Ryan Adams, Chip Robinson (The Backsliders), Caitlin Cary (Whiskeytown) and more. The album's first two tracks inspired Alejandro to write the play 'By The Hand Of The Father', which has already premiered in L.A. and was be performed at SXSW 2001. 11 tracks. 2001 release.

Customer Reviews:

songs to play over and over and over.......2007-04-25

I adore this album, and especially can't stop playing "Rosalie", "Don't Need You", "Across the River", and "Wedding Day." Highly recommended.

Alejandro has ME under the influence!.......2005-10-23

One of the finest song writers going on anywhere. He writes from his heart about personal things that we can all relate to. I love this guy. I have for years. Since Rank and File on down the line. His songs breaks and mends hearts. Alejandro, i will quit my day job and be your roadie!

Unique and Wonderful.......2005-09-27

Alejandro Escovedo is a Mexican-American guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter and his music is incredibly difficult to categorize. At times he ranges across country and rock landscapes performing ballads, love songs, haunting melodic studies, and scorching rock and roll. There are moments when his songs are reminiscent of the Eagles in the way they are arranged and in the lyrical structures, yet his is a solo voice that is compelling without the support of harmony. I bought the CD on the strength of songs like "Velvet Guitar" and "Castanets" which were getting a lot of radio airplay in Austin. Over time, I have come to love the rest of this album even more than those two tracks. Alejandro is a fine singer and a very good guitarist, but the strength of this album is his songwriting and arranging. This is one of those recordings that true music fans will appreciate more after a dozen or so playings than they do at first. The music is complex and multi-layered, despite the simplicity of the single voice and guitar that are featured on most tracks.

Estas canciones son para ti..........2004-03-17

"These songs are for you..." Alejandro Escovedo closes out his dedication to his sister Alice, in 'A Man Under the Influence', and truth be told, these songs feel as if they are written for and sung to each and everyone of us individually.

Alejandro Escovedo is one songwriter and musician that I was fortunate to run into not too long ago, one who magically manages to seamlessly blend influences from folk, rock & roll, punk, country and texmex music. After learning about him, this album, with all its "dia de los muertos" motif instantly captured my attention: gladly I later found out most of his fans consider it to be his best production to date. To me the 11-song was like a book consisting of two intertwined chapters, somewhat (and two very solid chapters, for the matter). From the opening chord of "Wave", into the contagious "Rosalie", the first chapter is mostly straight-up rock 'n roll with songs that equally borrow from The Beatles in their early years or Los Lobos, while still retaining a uniqueness that makes them refreshing, making you want to listen to them over and over again.

The other chapter of the album shows a far more personal side of Escovedo, with "Across The River", "Velvet Guitar" (a very Tom Petty-like tune), the intimate "Don't Need You" and the closing "About This Love" making you wonder: what on earth are we listening to these days, when a guy like Alejandro Escovedo is far from being well known? (to the point on depending on his friend's and fan's help to get back on his feet after collapsing in April 2003 -you can also help him by going to http://www.alejandrofund.com/)

Fantastic CD.......2003-08-14

This CD was a CD of the month at my local Public Radio station (KUNI), and Alejandro was featured on "The World Cafe". Because I had heard a few of the songs on the CD...I was both reluctant and hopeful when I bought the CD. I should not have been reluctant. The CD was enough for me to travel to Minneapolis to see Alejandro in concert. A Man Under the Influence is both masterful and approachable. Masterful enough for my father to enjoy it and approachable enough that my stepson requested that I burn Castanets onto a CD for him.

Average customer rating:

A fresh breath of "originality"
FUN & Intelligent tunes
And What an Entrance!!!
Surprise Fav New Album
good band,

Under the Influence of Giants
Under the Influence of Giants
Manufacturer: Island
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000GFRJ80
Release Date: 2006-08-08

Tracks:

Ah Ha
Got Nothing
In The Clouds
Stay Illogical
Mama's Room
Heaven Is Full
I Love You
Against All Odds
Lay Me Down
Faces
Meaningless Love

Album Description

When you call your band Under the Influence of Giants, you're expected to somehow be the sum of your roots, but this L.A. outfit defies easy categorization. As their self-titled debut Island Records album bears out, the Giants' funk-inflected, hook-saturated pop-soul is a combination of the Talking Heads' African poly-rhythmic groove ("Ah-ha," "Got Nuthin'"), the ethereal falsettos of Michael Jackson and Prince ("Mama's Room"), the blue-eyed R&B of Hall & Oates and George Michael ("In the Clouds"), the insinuating melodic pop of Rubber Soul ("Stay Illogical"), Earth, Wind & Fire's horn-driven, noirish funk ("Against All Odds"), McCartney's winsome balladry ("Lay Me Down") and even the throbbing beat of post-hip-hop by way of Madonna ("Meaningless Love").

Customer Reviews:

A fresh breath of "originality".......2007-06-23

Their name says it all, their style resembles an ensemble of some of the most well known artists of all time.

When I first put this in my car and started hearing "Ah-ha" I couldn't help but start tapping my foot and bobbing my head. All of the album is of that level of fun and enjoyment. While not all are as fast as songs like "Got Nothing" or "Mama's Room" they're all really fun to listen to. Even the slower songs such as "Lay me Down" and "Meaningless Love" will probably have you singing along to them before you know what's happening.

Overall, UTIOG is a great kickback to times before I was born as well as a great tribute to some of the greatest artists of all time. Not only that, they prove that that same formula that worked back then still works now.

FUN & Intelligent tunes.......2007-05-20

This CD was purchased on a whim after hearing "Mama's Room" on public radio. Many month's later I happed upon it at a local store and took a chance with it. What a pleasant surprise.I am a 47 yr old JethroTull/prog rock/one hit wonder/new wave fan.This CD simply blew me away.Every song is good...all killer ...no filler. My son & daughter ( both under 13) love the CD also.It's nice to know that fun and intelligent music still exsists. The CD is still played regularly month's later..it's that good. Looking forward to the follow up CD..

And What an Entrance!!!.......2007-04-11

I haven't been keeping up with a lot of the new music these days, mostly due to lack of time and partly due to the belief that music now isn't what it used to be at at least 10 years ago. There are solid bands - still going strong today - like the Wallflowers, Muse, Coldplay, Maroon 5 etc, so I tend to stick with the familiar.

But I branched out.

After someone introduced me to these guys, I was blown away by their hot fusion of soul, 70s disco-esque falsettos, and fantastic beats. Yes, if I could snog the music, I would. Better yet, every song is pretty different.
Their kind of music hasn't appeared much on the market these days, I feel, which is what makes them so refreshing to listen to.
So...that's basically why I decided to give these guys 5 stars - they bloody well deserve every one of them.

Surprise Fav New Album.......2007-04-09

While laying in bed at 4 am unable to sleep I was watching VH1's insomniacs video's and Mama's Room came one and the song instantly grabbed me and got my attention. I am not fond of most of today's new music but I went out and bought this CD and I am in love with it. The lead singers voice has such an interesting range and the lyrics are pretty damn amazing! Usually I might like a few songs on a new bands album but the whole thing keep me interested. while I usually play a new bands cd a few times and then put it away UTIOG's is a CD i keep coming back to. I don't skip over a single song and I can't say that about my favorite artists last CD. There are a few different styles on this album but it flows together very nicely.
I'm even planning on seeing them in concert when they come to "Houstin" as they so amusingly spelled it on their flyer. Sorry guys, had to razz ya about that jet lagged poor rockstar mistake! I can't wait to see the guys live and discover if they have as good of a stage presence as I imagine. I think they will be a band to watch.

good band,.......2007-01-31

i read somewhere that someone said that under the influence of giants is like the bee gees of our time(our time being now)

not too sure about that, way better than home town hero though, glad they dropped that kind of music. :)

this cd can get tiring after a while, its pretty good though

Average customer rating:

10 years to find out who they are!
should have been BIGG!
Awesome band with the 80's metal sound.
Hard Rockin' Hair Metal - The Way It's Supposed To Be
Holy Crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Under the Influence
Wildside
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Tracks:

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Customer Reviews:

10 years to find out who they are!.......2006-11-22

I was living out of the country in the early 90's. I came home for a trip and heard "How Many Lies" on the radio a couple of times. I was blown away....but I had no idea who the band was. I remembered the chorus and the opening cords to the song and would play it on the guitar repeatedly. And I searched, and searched some more. (There are a lot of songs with "how many tears" in the chorus. 10 years later I found a hard rock forum posted the lines I knew and, viola!! Someone knew who had written the song. I bought the CD and was blown away. This CD rocks from start to finish. There is not a single weak track. That is very VERY rare. My personal favorites are "Clock Strikes", "Hang on Lucy", "Hair of the Dog", "How Many Tears" and even "Lad in sin". I actually feel bad that I never got to see these guys in their heyday. I feel like I missed out on something extraordinary. Really, this is not an exaggeration. I own probably close to a thousand CD's, i love all kinds of music (i even enjoy grunge...don't kill me!) But these guys should have been HUGE!! What a sound. It was 80's metal at its finest.

should have been BIGG!.......2006-09-07

I JUST GOT THIS CD-THANKS TO AMAZON.WAS NOT DISSAPPOINTED,THESE
GUYZ HAVE A GREAT SOUND.SOMEHOW I MISSED THIS ONE!,SINGER SOUNDS
A LITTLE LIKE AXEL,BUT THE BAND ROCKS!.IT'S HARD TO FIND STUFF
THAT HAS THAT 80'S STYLE,SO IF YOU'RE A FAN-I SUGGEST YOU BUY
THIS,IT'S WORTH IT!.

Awesome band with the 80's metal sound........2006-06-25

If you love all the glam-sleaze metal bands of the 80's, this is right up your alley. They have a Skid Row, GnR type sound. The sound quality is excellent. This is not some low budget second rate CD. I would rate this with the best of the 80's and early 90's bands.

Hard Rockin' Hair Metal - The Way It's Supposed To Be.......2006-03-21

Wow! I was totally blown away by this cd. I am a major hairband addict (500 plus cd's and always adding more) and yet had never heard of these guys until I was fishing for cd's like this on Amazon that somehow got by my radar. Absolutely fantastic album. Think XYZ, but with a lot more edge and grit and vocals that are a mix of Tommy Keifer, Mark Slaughter, Stephen Pearcy, and Axl Rose. You can't go wrong purchasing this bygone gem for $20-$25. To think we gave up masterpieces like this for the crap that Nirvana and the like put out. SHAME! SHAME! SHAME!

Holy Crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2006-03-04

I had only heard a song or two in the past from Wildside till I bought this disc. This band is so unfortunate to have came along when they did. If they had hit a few years earlier they would have ruled the metal world with a vengence. Think of a little heavier, sleezier Skid Row with a mix of less radio friendly Ratt. This cd is one of, if not the BEST that I own from this genre. I am going to burn a copy for myself just in case something happens to this one. Yeah it's that good. I have appx 175 cds from probably over 100 different bands from the 80's metal era just to give an idea of what I'm talking about. This whole disc rocks and rocks hard. Highly recommended for any 80's metal fan. I guarantee you will love it.

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Alan goes back to his roots
A superb performance by Alan Jackson
A strong tribute to tradition; definitely five stars
One of Alan's Best
A Legend

Under the Influence
Alan Jackson
Manufacturer: Arista
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 1999-10-26

Tracks:

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She Just Started Liking Cheatin' Songs
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Margaritaville

Amazon.com

Alan Jackson, the 1990s' preeminent tradition-based singer, kicked up a fuss at the 1999 CMA Awards over the Country Music Association's cavalier treatment of George Jones. That same deep, abiding reverence for the past clearly inspired this collection of oldies, all of them Jackson's personal favorites. Many choices aren't surprising, such as the 1967 Jim Ed Brown barroom anthem "Pop a Top," Merle Haggard's "My Own Kind of Hat" and "The Way I Am," Don Williams's "It Must Be Love," the 1963 George Jones hit "Revenooer Man," Hank Williams Jr.'s "The Blues Man," and Gene Watson's "Farewell Party." The performances are competent enough, yet something's missing. Passion, normally a given on Jackson's recordings, surfaces only on Charley Pride's "Kiss an Angel Good Mornin'." Given Jackson's undeniable love for the material, his delivery seems detached, even clinical. More out of place is his duet with Jimmy Buffett on Buffett's shopworn "Margaritaville," which seems less of a stand-alone performance than an entry in a future CMA "Vocal Event of the Year" sweepstakes. --Rich Kienzle

Customer Reviews:

Alan goes back to his roots.......2003-01-29

Most of Alan Jackson's albums include a lot of original songs with the occasional cover. This album is different, entirely focusing on covers. This gave Alan the chance to illustrate some of his musical influences, including Merle Haggard (My own kind of hat, The way I am), John Anderson (She just started liking cheating songs), Hank Williams Junior (The blues man), Gene Watson (Farewell party), Don Williams (It must be love) Charley Pride (Kiss an angel good morning) and George Jones (Revenooer man, Once you've had the best).

Right in the palm of your hand was originally recorded by Crystal Gayle and later covered by Mel Mc Daniel. It is Mel who gets Alan's credit - no mention is made in his comments about Crystal. The most surprising inclusions here are Pop atop (Jim Ed Brown) and Margarittaville (Jimmy Buffett), this last being a duet with Jimmy.

Alan does not attempt to do anything different with the songs - they sound just how you would expect them to sound. He never expected this album to be a big seller, but wanted to show his fans where his roots lay. The results far exceeded expectations, partly because none of the songs have been over-recorded.

This is not the best place to begin an Alan Jackson collection, but it is a very enjoyable album. Actually, I have most of Alan's albums and they are all excellent.

A superb performance by Alan Jackson.......2002-06-17

As close as sex, drugs, and rock & roll is to rock, country's theme of livin' lovin' and leavin' has to include "honky tonkin' drinkin" songs. Jackson didn't intend for this collection to be a string of old hits.

These honky tonk ballads are songs that meant something to him growing up, he liked them or he sang them in his career before he was making records. He doesn't try to make these "his own songs", he just wants to sing them. But with Jackson's solid country style and his deep voice, some of the lesser known tunes come across so close to his style it is impossible to relate them as someone elses.

A surprise closing number is "Margaritaville" sharing vocals with the special non-country guest Jimmy Buffet (vocal were done separately.)

The other recognizable song is "Kiss an Angel Good Morning" by Charley Pride. "Farewell Party" by a sad, Gene Watson song about a man who asks his love to at least pretend to love him when he departs this world. If you haven't heard Gene Watson sing this maudlin ballad, please give it a try.

The 1967 booze ballad, "Pop a Top", which is a faster tune complete with the sound effect of a "beer can popping". Aside from Hank Williams, George Jones another favorite of Jackson's. Two song of Jones are here and an autobiographical song of Hank Williams about one of his wives.

An upbeat song that Alan has sung a lot is "She Just Started Liking Cheatin' Songs." John Anderson's good honky-tonker, great club song reminded Jackson of those days. "It Must Be Love" another single from the CD is written by a personal favorite song writer of Alan Jackson's Bob McDill. Almost every CD of Jackson's has something written by Bob McDill.

As always, here is another fabulous CD by a true country honky tonk performer. Alan Jackson has always done wonderful work. Every CD he puts out is quality, top notch.

This is WONDERFUL!......MzRizz.

A strong tribute to tradition; definitely five stars.......2002-03-14

Under The Influence was the first Alan Jackson album I purchased. This is one record where I liked every song--and I think that the songs here are ones that you will like hearing. "Pop A Top" opens the album and was the initial single. I hardly ever heard Jim Ed Brown's original version when I was growing up because I didn't grow up listening to country music. However, after catching the country music "bug" years ago and getting acquainted with the song, I started liking it a lot. On this record, Alan does "Pop A Top" as well as, if not better than, Jim Ed did. Among the other classic songs that Alan covers here are "Farewell Party", the '70s hit by Gene Watson; "Kiss An Angel Good Mornin'", Charley Pride's signature song; Hank Williams Jr.'s haunting autobiographical song "The Blues Man"; the great Merle Haggard song "The Way I Am"; "It Must Be Love", Don Williams' upbeat hit from '79; and a 1980 John Anderson hit, "She Just Started Liking Cheatin' Songs". However, even though I like all the tunes here, I think that this record's highlight is "Margaritaville". Jimmy Buffett's 1977 version, which was a Top 10 pop hit, is great, but so is Alan's 1999 version--on which Jimmy, the writer, duets with Alan. This collection is definitely a five-star album.

One of Alan's Best.......2002-02-10

Alan Jackson is truly one of the best new country singers around. I enjoyed his version of all of these songs. He actually sings them better than the original singers, Farewell Party and Kiss An Angel Good Morning are so well done. I hope he comes out with another CD of this kind.

A Legend.......2001-12-27

A truly amazing collection of legendary country music performed by a future legend . Alan Jackson will be labeled a legend in the future such as Cash,Jones,Haggard,Nelson,and Twitty are labeled as legends today. Good Stuff!!

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Under the Influence of Buck
Derailers
Manufacturer: Palo Duro Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Country | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000SLYE1W
Release Date: 2007-07-31

Album Description

The Derailers came along in the 90's with a hybrid of Bakersfield country and 60's rock and roll with the end results being astonishing. Big guitars and great songs made them stand out to both country and rock fans. This is music with grit and polish at the same time. Their albums should be essential listening to any music fan but the real treat is seeing them live. The Derailers take you to another dimension where you, the band and their music become one...they are that good!- Terry Currier, Music Millennium.

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A LOST CLASSIC: 2002 album of the year?
The last thing i wanted to hear from quik
3.5 Stars
Quik is da name!!
CONSIDER THIS THE REVITILIZATION OF QUIK-A-LODIAN

Under tha Influence
DJ Quik
Manufacturer: Ark 21
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Customer Reviews:

A LOST CLASSIC: 2002 album of the year?.......2006-11-13

(Let me point out before I start that I am not a DJ Quik obsessive & i dont hand out FIVE star reviews (as most people do on amazon) just because i'm a fan)

With modern hip hop in its diluted sorry state, DJ Quiks 6th album stands out. Mainly its the beats. This is not g-funk! Its way too creative to be put in that category.

Quik is no longer a gangsta rapper, he is a 32 year old seasoned artist with a passion for expanding his sound. Throughout the album the songs one by one ride very distinct, catchy melodies that incorporate new sounds & styles, made all the better by the use of real instruments and zero reliance on samples (how many hip hop/R&B producers can claim that?).

Quik himself is an improved emcee, although frequently his lyrics border on sleazy, hip hop has never been music for the easily offended. He recruits various and some unexpected guests who also add to the solid vocals. For once, thank God, there are no interludes to clutter and slow down the album! 'Under Tha Influence' can be played front to back with no skipping/pre-programming necessary. Any song is playable in the club, and the whole album sounds cool in the car or, in my case last night, in the bedroom with the lights off with a Special Somebody, hehe.

This is hardcore hip hop at its most musical & original, and Quik confirms to those in the know that he is still one of the best producers in the game, at worst #2 on the West Coast (although lyrically and musically he toys with Dr Dre IMO, just not commercially).

Too bad the general black music audience is out the loop with DJ Quiks music, and a lot of blame falls on his labels failure to promote his releases, and black music magazines who are reluctant to accord much time to a new album by an vet like DJ Quik in favour of talentless flash in the pan acts like 50 Cent, The Game, et al.

The fact that this album is now deleted is a damning indictment on hip hop. No wonder Quiks want to hang up the mic. How could you all have so little regard for the future of the music that an album this fresh & different was not even supported?

If 'The Fix' was 2002s hip hop album of the year, then 'Under Tha Influence' gives it a serious run for its money.

The last thing i wanted to hear from quik.......2005-05-13

I have nothing but respect for quik and for his talent and skills. I don't know if it's just me or if this album is just wack. I really can't feel it at all and don't dig the beats or the rapping as much as i would like to. I had a feeling he was going in a different direction from how he was coming on his previous work, and thats exactly what he did. I felt so far away from his effort on this album that I only flicked through the album quickly twice since it came out and just left it in a pile of CDs. Hopes of another 'dollaz & sense' were smashed and I could confirm that I would depart from him. I really don't know what happened here, and it's sad. But anyway, If you are some new rap lover you would probably like this. If you are oldschool and know the good quik, I would say hear the clips first before you decide because you would probably not like it like me. Peace!

3.5 Stars.......2005-02-08

Under Tha Influence is the best DJ Quik album I've ever listened to. This CD shows his improvement lyrically and shows versatility from his usual material. MUST HAVE!!!

Quik is da name!!.......2004-11-11

Good producer, Good rapper, Phat album. Quik stepped up his rap game for real on this CD it makes u wonder if someone ghost wrote.....The beats are typical Quik trks so if u are familiar with him u will be satisfied. He has a trk on the album that he speaks on his homey mausberg death and it is so tiiight!!! Matter of fact it made the source hip-hop quotable....

Albums like this deserve more spotlight because Quik put some work in on this one. This album doesn't make u feel like a "vic" after u buy it and hear it. Like some of this crap out there now. If u have been a quik fan since the past u will luv this, if u are new to quik u will want to buy some of his older stuff. Hotep!!!

CONSIDER THIS THE REVITILIZATION OF QUIK-A-LODIAN.......2004-11-10

This is his best album bar none. I mean all of his albums were great, but this one sticks out. Despite his patented DJ Quik humor, he was on-point with his lines and beats on every track. Sexy, funny, and all around super, this album is a hit, and he shows off his talent all the way this time.

With an amazing line-up of stars on this album, he showcases his beats like the typical guy he is...eclectic! Help from Dr. Dre, Suga Free, Talib Kweli, Shyheim, Pharaohe Monche, Wanya Morris(Boyz II Men), AMG, Truth Hurts, Debarge, El Debarge, and KK(2nd II None) makes this album a top notch contender as album of the year(2002), and the best DJ Quik album ever. I own them all, so having heard them all, makes me know that I FEEL; that this is the crown of the DJ Quik collection.

Listed here is the listing, followed by my best out of 10.

DJ QUIK - UNDER THE INFLUENCE

1 Tha Proem - 10
2 Trouble - 10
3 Come 2Nyte - 10
4 Put It on Me - 10
5 Murda 1 Case - 11
6 Ev'ryday - 10
7 Get Loaded - 10
8 Gina Statuatorré - 10
9 50 Ways - 10
10 Quik's Groove 6 - 6
11 Get tha Money - 8
12 One on 1 - 8
13 Sex Crymee - 8
14 Birdz & da Beez - 7
15 Oh Well - 8
16 Out - 8
For a total of 144/160 = 90 %

I can't give any of his albums that, but they are all good...this one is great though.

Thanks

Average customer rating:

mind blowing
A brilliant eclectic compilation
buyer beware! this great music can't be copied.
I see a lot of people dissing this album...
I hate to be negative, but...

Morrissey: Under the Influence
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Under the Influence
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Back to Mine
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ASIN: B000096FTM
Release Date: 2003-06-10

Tracks:

Saturday Night Special
Trash
Woodpecker Rock
So Little Time
Breaking the Rules
One Hand Loose
Great Horse
(There Goes) The Forgotten Man
De Castrow
Judy is a Punk
Arts and Crafts Spectacular
Swan Lake
All That Is My Own
Hey Joe
Death

Product Description

DMC launch their new compilation series Under the Influence, which draws on the inspirations and all time loves of the world's greatest recording artists. Morrissey, the legendary Smiths frontman and solo-artist extraordinaire, provides this first unmixed selection of tracks.

To make all those Morrissey fanatics out there particularly happy, he has written very in-depth sleeve notes (2000+ words!) explaining the stories behind his choices. The album includes tracks from such respected acts as T-Rex, The New York Dolls, Ramones, Nico and even Diana Dors. It's a fascinating combination!

The album also features the Sparks' "Arts and Crafts Spectacular"- taken from a previously unreleased demo recording. In addition, this is the first time ever that Patti Smith's "Hey Joe" has been available on CD.

The next Under the Influence will be compiled by The Stone Roses frontman, Ian Brown.

1. Saturday Night Special - Lesa Cormier and the Sundown Playboys
2. Trash - The New York Dolls
3. Woodpecker Rock - Nat Couty
4. So Little Time - Diana Dors
5. Breaking the Rules - Ludus
6. One Hand Loose - Charlie Feathers
7. Great Horse - Tyrannosaurus Rex
8. (There Goes) The Forgotten Man - Jimmy Radcliff
9. De Castrow - Jaybee Wasden
10. Judy is a Punk - Ramones
11. Arts and Crafts Spectacular - Sparks
12. Swan Lake - The Cats
13. All that is My Own - Nico
14. Hey Joe - Patti Smith
15. Death - Klaus Nomi

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

mind blowing.......2005-12-14

This is a must for any true Smiths/Morrissey fan to understand every phase of Morrissey's musical taste. Every Morrissey solo album throws reference to these artist's musical style:"Your Arsenal"=T Rex, The New York Dolls, The Sundown Playboys, Nat Couty; "Viva Hate"=Jimmy Radcliff, Ludus, "Kill Uncle"= Charlie Feathers, Sparks; "Vauxhall and I"= Diana Dors, Klaus Nomi; "Southpaw Grammar"= The Ramones; "Maladjusted"=Nico, Patti Smith; "You Are The Quarry"= Jaybee Wasden. The majority of these artist were from the early 70's and thus had a huge influence on Morrissey's dissaffected youth. Standout tracks are "Trash","So little time", "(There Goes)The Forgotten Man" and "Judy Is A Punk". If you want to know a little bit about Morrissey's musical genius, then you must get this album.

A brilliant eclectic compilation.......2005-04-05

What an amazing grouping of songs...to hear Diana Dors and Patti Smith on the same CD is a work of compiling genius by Mr Morrissey. And he picks possibly the best single tracks by both the New York Dolls AND The Ramones--not to say that I think there are some weak moments on the disc. The eclectic nature of the music is what makes it so much fun, even when I'm not totally enthralled (the rockabilly moments are tolerable to me). The beauty of music is how subjective it is, and seeing that Morrissey has such varied tastes in music makes me find him just as intriguing as he seemed 21 years ago.

buyer beware! this great music can't be copied........2004-05-26

I was really pleased with the music--once I was able to listen to it. I originally tried it on my laptop and then the computer at my office. I thought that it might be a bad CD. When I tried it in my car, it worked. I read the very fine print and found a notice that says that the CD is copy protected and won't play on a computer. I wish Amazon had told me this, because I wouldn't have bought it. I don't actually own a CD player and I listen to all my music in iTunes.

The music is eye-opening and fantastic... too bad I can't ever listen to it.

I see a lot of people dissing this album..........2004-05-25

because they thought it was a Morrissey album rather than a compilation of songs by various artisits that inspired him. Well, I don't have that complaint because I knew what I was getting before I got it. This is a GREAT collection of songs!! Most of the artists I'd never heard before but really this is a top notch compilation and I recommend it to anyone with varied tastes in music. Thanks Morrissey!

I hate to be negative, but..........2004-05-19

...i'm afraid anyone who bought this album thinking it was a Morrissey album is not that bright or extremely inattentive. and i'm surprised they would announce their lack of sense to the world by writing a ridiculously angry review of the album.

anyway, this album IS like getting a mixtape from Morrissey. that's the point! so if that appeals to you, it's a reasonably good buy.

Average customer rating:

Hello from The Gutter We've Been Expecting You!
Their best album
Often ignored due to the strange production
100% Great Classic Album
Different

Under the Influence
Overkill
Manufacturer: Megaforce / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002IMK
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Shred
Never Say Never
Hello From The Gutter
Mad Gone World
Brainfade
Drunken Wisdom
End Of The Line
Head First
Overkill III (Under The Influence)

Customer Reviews:

Hello from The Gutter We've Been Expecting You! .......2007-05-08

Overkill's Under The Influence is one of those fun loving metal albums you enjoy banging your head to. It's thrash metal with a sense of humor which is why I enjoy listening to this and is a personal favorite in my cd collection. Personal favorites are Shred, Mad Gone World, Drunken Wisdom and of course their well known single Hello From The Gutter a video they play quite a bit on Vh1 Classic's Metal Mania. Anyway get this album it's awesome.

Their best album.......2006-12-12

This album is great and even when many people think the production of Under the Influence is not good i think they are wrong. In fact you can hear every instrument clearly especially the bassplaying from DD Verni which is great on this record.

Often ignored due to the strange production.......2006-02-12

Production isn't everything, and this album proves it, people seem to complain about the production alot...why. I've heard MUCH worse production than this, the production isn't THAT bad!, sometimes good production can ruin an album, if the production is overdone.

Anyways, onto the album, this is Overkills 3rd offering, after surprising everyone with their stellar debate "Feel The Fire", then the best CD they've ever done came second "Taking Over", could they top that? In my opinion, no, but is this and the following 2 albums great? Indeed!, the song writing is a bit different than the previous 2, but still Thrash.

Bobby Blitz must've smoked alot of cigarettes after "Taking Over", because this is where his rasp begins, still uses the melodic kind of vocals though, like on the previous 2, but in spots, he gets really raspy, and would continue this more on the next 2 releases, great vocalist!

Bobby Gustafson is truely a shredder, great riffs, heavy, fast most the time, and catchy as all hell, great solos, an underrated guitarist.

D.D Verni is a great bassist, great bass lines, just listen to the bass solo in "Never Say Never" excellent!

This is the first album containing Sid Flack, who replaces Rat Skates, and the change is obvious, Sid is great though, alot of nice fills and stuff, his work would show better on the next album "The Years of Decay" though.

"Shred" A very strong opener, great opening riff, great riffs all throughout, very catchy too, SHRED!

"Never Say Never" Starts out a bit slower, then moves into a nice mid paced riff, then another nice riff, then comes the great bass solo by D.D!

"Hello From The Gutter" Everyone knows this song, it's their most popular song, this is how I got into them, I saw the video for this back in the day on Headbangers Ball, great song.

"Mad Gone World" is kind of mid paced to begin, with a nice set of riffs, it gets quite a bit faster during the chorus though, just listen to that riff after the first chorus!

"Brainfade" Not quite as strong as the first 4, but still enjoyable, has a very catchy chorus.

"Drunken Wisdom" Starts out with a nice classical guitar, this is where the pace slows down alot, more groove in this one, but a great song.

"End of the Line" is mostly mid paced, with a killer solo.

"Head First", Starts out with another great bass solo by D.D, and works it's way into the first riff, then another Bass lead by D.D, and yet again, works it's way into the riff, He's heard really nice on this song, great song.

"Overkill lll (Under The Influence)" The last song of the Overkill trilogy, a killer track, not quite as good as part 2, but really good, a nice way to close the album, and end the trilogy.

This is an underrated album, other than "Hello From The Gutter", nothing else off this got really noticed. And the production isn't that bad people, the only thing that is kind of pushed back is the drums, but you can still hear them well. So if you've heard "Feel The Fire" and "Taking Over" and want to hear Overkill with a change on the skins, and the songwriting, check this one out. Also check out "The Years of Decay" and "Horrorscope" for more greatness!

100% Great Classic Album.......2006-01-22

This is what '80s thrash metal was all about. Every song on here is absolutely awesome! Right from the point where Blitz yells "Go!" on 'Shred' and a killer guitar solo starts up to the ending guitar solo on 'Overkill III' you will be wrecking your neck, holding horns high, and doing every other cliched metal action!

As someone who loves all forms of metal, this is a particular gem! If you do not have the early Overkill albums (including this one) right alongside the first three Metallica albums and the two Megadeth classics, you cannot call yourself a fan of thrash.

Pure classic. Buy right now. Now if you'll excuse me, I have an "Under the Influence" shirt to buy!

Different.......2005-08-30

This is Overkill's third release and it's different from
Feel The Fire,Taking Over and The Years Of Decay.Every thing is still amazing on this album.Shred is a great song for the first song, the best part of the song is the solo with the thrash beat.Hello From The Gutter will knock you out,that song is the best song on the album.Overkill 111(Under The Influence)is good but nothing beats Overkill from Feel The Fire.If you know Overkill,then you already know this album rules!

Buzz or Howl Under the Influence of Heat

Average customer rating:

All you have said is true but...
Little Man With a Gun In His Hand. Masterpiece ep.
a must for all fans!

Buzz or Howl Under the Influence of Heat
Minutemen
Manufacturer: Sst Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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What Makes a Man Start Fires?
The Punch Line
Double Nickels on the Dime
3-Way Tie (For Last)
Project: Mersh

ASIN: B000000LZE
Release Date: 1991-05-14

Tracks:

Self-Referenced
Cut
Dream Told By Moto
Dreams Are Free, Motherfucker!
The Toe Jam
I Felt Like A Gringo
The Product
Little Man With A Gun In His Hand
Bonus Track 1

Amazon.com

For a brief and shining moment, the working-class heroes of Minutemen streaked across punk rock's horizon, opening minds, moving butts, and inspiring awe like few of their peers. This 1983 EP might not be one of their better-known releases, but it is chock-a-block with classic spiels that shed light on the instinctive bond between bassist Mike Watt (who checks in with the cutting "I Felt Like a Gringo") and the late guitarist D Boon (whose furious delivery ensures that every listener will feel "Little Man with a Gun in His Hand" deep in his or her gut). True to form, most of the tunes do clock in around a minute, so even if one doesn't strike your fancy, the wait for the next buzz won't be a long one. --David Sprague

Customer Reviews:

All you have said is true but..........2006-07-06

...the funkiest song known to man is Born Under Punches by the Talking Heads, there's no two ways about that (Not even Cashing objections by Bobby Conn comes close). Still, I felt like a Gringo might be the closest third I've heard so far.

Little Man With a Gun In His Hand. Masterpiece ep........2006-03-01

That song is one of the greatest ever. What a notion. What delivery. Spectacular record. The MINUTEMEN were in their prime. Well, all their time was their prime. This was released in 1983. They did 9 records in 5 years. They toured incessantly. I think they may have released more records and done more touring in 5 years than any other band I've ever heard of.

Lucky us.

Maybe one day someone will piece together some sorta listing of their touring history.

'I Felt Like a Gringo' is also another classic. Well, really, the MINUTEMEN rarely did any songs that were less than grand. Some are spectacular, others are just great.

Sure, get this record in another CD with those Post Mersh volumes. Get yer music's worth. The more MINUTEMEN the better. This record, by itself is totally worth it, no matter what way you get it. Driving, impeccable drumming, conviction in the vocals and a sound they simply invented themselves.

God bless d. boon and the MINUTEMEN. chrisbct@hotmail.com

(if you wanna see my story of me seein' 'em 3 times look up the What Makes A Man review here.)

a must for all fans!.......1999-01-06

"I FELT LIKE A GRINGO" is the funkiest song known to man...i dare you not to "bounce" in your seat....can't be done as far as im concerned...their finest cuts are on this early ep. Bon Minutemen!!!!!!

Under the Influence: A Jam Band Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd

Average customer rating:

Enjoyable overall
Another so-so tribute

Under the Influence: A Jam Band Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Sanctuary Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Songlines

ASIN: B0002SPQ3G
Release Date: 2004-10-05

Tracks:

Gov't Mule - Simple Man
North Mississippi Allstars - Wiskey Rock a Roller
Galactic - Saturday Night Special
Yonder Mountain String Band - Four Walls of Raiford
Particle - Workin' for MCA
Les Claypool - Call Me The Breeze
Moe With Joe Hiatt - The Ballad of Curtis Loew
Disco Biscuits - Give Me Three Steps
Drive By Truckers - Every Mother's Son
Blues Traveler - Free Bird
Big Head Todd and the Monsters - Sweet Home Alabama

Customer Reviews:

Enjoyable overall.......2005-12-26

Unlike the previous reviewer, I found Blues Travellers version of Freebird to be one of the high points. I usually cant stand Poppers Harmonica tones, but I believe they have done justice to the song albeit a shortened verion.Also, does it matter that Call me the Breeze is not a Skynyrd original ( JJ Cale being the writer)when you consider that "Hey Joe" for example was written by Joe South but will be found on countless Hendrix Tributes. This Cd will keep most Skynyrd fans happy. My 2 favourite tracks were North Mississippi Allstars driving version of Whisky Rock n Roller and GovT Mules "Simple Man".
The CD would have got 5 Stars but for the appalling versions of Sweet Home Alabama by Big Head Todd and Gimme 3 Steps by Disco Biscuits (WHO!?!?!?). Also Les Claypool, although a damn fine talent, gets the thumbs down. Otherwise , a very good and enjoable compilation

Another so-so tribute.......2004-10-28

I saw this CD and thought,Oh Cool. Jam Versions of Skynyrd. One band called"Partical" does an improvised "jam" version of Working for MCA. And it is very good as jams go. I'm gonna have to look into them further. Kudos go to Drive By Truckers and Yonder Mountain String Band for doing lesser known Skynyrd gems. The rest is just bands doing the same tired old versions of the many overplayed Skynyrd songs that would be better to have by Skynyrd themselfs. John Poppers harp copy of Allen Collins guitar solo on Freebird is just this side of comical. And someone should let Les Claypool know that Call Me The Breeze is not really even a Skynyrd song

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