Doom

Doom

Track Listings
1. Esoteric Manusctipts
2. Info for the Streets
3. He Is DJ Hi-Tek
4. Karma
5. Vision
6. Tunnel Bound
7. Nuclear Hip Hop
8. Anotha Day
9. Sacred
10. Peddlers of Doom
11. Millennium
12. Babylon the Great
13. Peace Infinity
14. Secrets of the Sands
15. Illuminated Sunlight
16. Industry Lies
17. No Ordinary Brother
18. Cincinnati

The Trio of Doom Live
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Trio Of Delight
  • Glad to hear it finally make it from the vault
  • unrealized potential (and other thoughts)
  • Trio of Doom vs Havana Jam 1/2
  • Legendary meeting, a bit less than legendary performance.
 The Trio of Doom Live
Trio of Doom
Manufacturer: Sony Legacy
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000QEIM7S
Release Date: 2007-06-26

Tracks:

  1. Drum Improvisation (Live)
  2. Dark Prince (Live)
  3. Continuum (Live)
  4. Para Oriente (Live)
  5. Are You the One, Are You the One? (Live)
  6. Dark Prince (Studio)
  7. Continuum (Studio)
  8. Para Oriente (Alternate Take One/Studio)
  9. Para Oriente (Alternate Take Two/Studio)
  10. Para Oriente (Studio)

Amazon.com

Recorded at the 1979 Havana Jazz Festival, this short and powerful set, with Miles Davis alumni, drummer Tony Williams and guitarist John McLaughlin, and Weather Report bassist Jaco Pastorius, was one for the ages. The previously unreleased selections, one through five, are explosive, but mis-miked live tracks. Williams' "Drum Improvisation" segues into McLaughlin's fuzz-toned "Dark Prince," which does not swing in a silent way. Pastorious' theme song "Continuum" is scaled down to its essential twilight textures, while the drummer's "Para Oriente" - which later became a stable in V.S.O.P's book, and was recast as "Angel Street" - is rendered here in a funky, pre-grunge mode. The guitarist's "Are You the One, Are You the One?" previews the jam band craze. The rest of the cuts were recorded a week later in a New York studio, But the warts-and-all original sides are unmatched for their primal power. --Eugene Holley, Jr.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Trio Of Delight.......2007-07-18

It would be very difficult to put together a more powerful trio of Fusion giants on one disc. Jaco was and is the greatest electric bass player that ever lived. And Tony Williams was probably one of the most creative drummers to ever pick up a pair of sticks. As far as John McGlaughlin, need I say more than Mahavishnu Orchestra.

5 out of 5 stars Glad to hear it finally make it from the vault.......2007-07-12

Tony Williams is a monster on this album. Jaco is Jaco and McLaughlin is McLaughlin, but to hear Tony play in this setting is amazing. If you're a fan of any of the three - buy it. If you're a drummer, this better be a part of your collection. You'll go crazy trying to figure out how Tony does what he does (how about the hands/feet roll during his drum improv...wow).

4 out of 5 stars unrealized potential (and other thoughts).......2007-07-11

It is amazing that these 3 seminal musicians only got together for 40 minutes of music. John McLaughlin, arguably the most musically wide-ranging guitarist I've ever heard; Jaco Pastorius, maybe the greatest electric bass player ever; and Tony Williams, one of the top 5 scariest drummers in jazz/rock. Unfortunately, this recording isn't the best one for either of these guys; probably more time spent playing together would've done the trick, therefore my review title. Unfortunately, this will never happen, as 2 of them are dead. As far as Sony keeping these recordings in their vault; well, we all know what motivates these companies, and it isn't music, so don't hold your breath for unreleased treasures seeing the light of day (hey, where's that McLaughlin/Hendrix recording that supposedly exists). Speaking of McLaughlin, check out his short gig on the Crossroads Blues Festival 2-dvd set (featuring Clapton and other blues icons), where he plays with Dennis Chambers and Zakir Hussain. The guitar playing is amazing, in case anybody thought he had "lost" anything in the past 30 years. In fact, I was shocked. Getting back to Trio of Doom, I think Jaco really holds this thing together. Comments, everybody?

4 out of 5 stars Trio of Doom vs Havana Jam 1/2.......2007-07-07

John McLaughlin should receive full credit for making this 1979 performance available. It has been well worth the wait, given that on Havana Jam 1/2 only three tracks were included, "The Dark Prince", "Continuum" and "Para Oriente". On this CD there is "Are You The One, Are You The One?" (live) plus the live versions of the three tracks mentioned above on one single CD. The recordings give new insights into the version of "Are You The One, Are You The One?" featured on "Johnny McLaughlin Electric Guitarist" as well as "The Dark Prince" on The One Truth Band's " Electric Dreams".

3 out of 5 stars Legendary meeting, a bit less than legendary performance........2007-07-05

In 1979, a group of jazz musicians gave a series of performances in Havana, one of the seemingly endless gestures of art reaching out through the blocade to Cuba. Legendary among these performances was the "Trio of Doom" performance, a power trio of guitarist John McLaughlin, bassist Jaco Pastorius and drummer Tony Williams, all at the heights of their powers. Their brief performance (about 25 minutes) was intended for partial release, but McLaughlin blocked it, instead pulling the group in the studio for a brief session that was then released, with crowd noise dubbed in, as these performances (a popular technique since at least Duke Ellington's legendary "Live at Newport" performance). This CD gathers together all the material-- the 25 minute live show and about 15 minutes of studio material.

McLaughlin's concerns may have been a bit extraneous-- the live performance has its flaws, to be certain (Jaco wanders off key briefly on "Dark Prince", "Are You the One, Are You the One?" threatens to fall apart), but there's a rare energy and power to the performance that really can't be underestimated, starting with Williams brief drum solo intro that sets the mood for high tension before welcoming his band mates on a racing "Dark Prince". For me, as a Jaco fan, the highlight is "Continuum", performed with grace as Pastorius and Williams stick true to the studio recording and McLaughlin offers a superb commentary that sounds both new and natural.

The studio material, particularly when presented next to the live takes sounds a bit sterile. "Dark Prince" probably best illustrates this-- live, it has an energy and urgency to it, McLaughlin's guitars sound dirty and fierce, Pastorius and Williams explode full of energy. In the studio, McLaughlin's tone, while still overdriven, cleans up and the rhythm section gets a bit too lockstep.

All of the material has been remastered and sounds fantastic-- the live material in particular is notable, clearly the source tapes were in good shape, this could have been recorded yesterday. The set is augmented by brief liner notes by McLaughlin and an essay discussing the performance and subsequent studio session.

This recording is difficult to rate-- the sentimental part of me wants to give it five stars and an endlessly positive, glowing review, but in all honesty, while this is a great recording and one that I'm ecstatic to have, it's not exactly the sort of jaw-dropping performance you'd hope it'd be. Fans of any of the three artists will want this, but don't expect something that'll shake the world.
Messengers
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Guaranteed to kick your spleen up to your face!
  • Great CD!
  • well...
  • Brutal, however.....
  • sigh
 Messengers
August Burns Red
Manufacturer: Solid State Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000QFAF90
Release Date: 2007-06-19

Tracks:

  1. The Truth Of a Liar
  2. Up Against the Ropes
  3. Back Burner
  4. The Blinding Light
  5. Composure
  6. Vital Signs
  7. The Eleventh Hour
  8. The Balance
  9. Black Sheep
  10. An American Dream
  11. Redemption

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Guaranteed to kick your spleen up to your face!.......2007-07-24

I must say, I have been a fan of these guys for quite some time now and I was really looking forward to their Sophomore album "Messengers". Usually, when you are highly anticipating something, you can easily be let down and this time, they actually surpassed my expectations and THEN some.

This album is non-stop brutal talent from start to finish! If you are looking for something to pop in your CD player when you are in that mood that you just want to get hyped over some good heavy, fast and talented metal, this is definitely the CD for you.

Trust me, I have thousands of albums, this one definitely resides in my top 3 of all time now. ABR is now definitely above a league of their own. When it comes to this style of metal/music, it has been getting redundant lately, like the phase out of a genre or a fad. They reinvented themselves and the genre.

I highly suggest buying this album to anyone that is into extremely talented metal/hardcore. Hell, even if you are just a drummer, get this and listen to what this guy can do!

5 out of 5 stars Great CD!.......2007-07-24

These guys rock! August Burns Red second album is well done, though I still prefer their first album the most(so far anyways). As I Lay Dying fans will like this CD or vice versa.

3 out of 5 stars well..........2007-07-18

Id be lying if i didnt say that thrill seeker was better in my opinion. I honestly liked the production a lot more on thier debut. Messengers has that high ended sound thats trendy for metalcore bands to use. I felt thats thrill seeker had a much more warmer tone thats i thought complimented their sound. Also I feel the over abundance of breakdowns on this album is a little unessesary. And as a lot of people have already said, pretty much all of them sound remarkebly the same and the overuse of the china makes it all too aparent. It seems to dumb down the album. Im not saying they shouldnt have breakdowns, im saying that they should be used more tastefully. Also as one guy mentioned, Every song does seem to be in the same key. But lets be honest here. so many metalcore bands do that and it bothers me. Its not all bad though. Theres definatley some maturity since TS. But the lack of diversity is what brought it down i think. And dont get me wrong. These guys are very talented. Especially for their age. And they can only grow from here. Id definatley like to see some improvement in the guitar area though. It goes without saying that the drums showcase in this band. I kinda get the feeling that the music could get a lot more complex if the guitars werent so rythmic. As for the vocals, definatly an improvement from their last vocalist. And as for whoever said that singing is emo. They need to shut up. since when did singing suddenly automatically become labeled as emo. Unless its that whiney 15 year old sounding barely able to stay on key singing, Than its not emo. Not everything has to be 'brutal' or 'sick' or whatever. get some variety damnit. by the way, this is my fathers profile or whatever im just using it.

3 out of 5 stars Brutal, however............2007-07-12

Let's start with the positives. The production is terrific, everything sounds crystal clear. This is undoubtedly one of the heaviest albums I've heard to date. The technicality of the guitars and drums is very tight and solid.

Now to the not-so-good. I have to agree with a previous review that states that every single breakdown sounds the same. It's like they wrote 1 breakdown...then changed it by 1 note and used it 11 times. The china is way over used....it's like the drummer thinks he needs to signal to the audience when the breakdowns begin and end. "Well this is the breakdown so i HAVE to use my china..." I don't mean to bad mouth anybody, he's a very talented drummer, but lacks some variety when it comes to writing breakdown beats. I also have to agree with the fact that many of the guitar riffs utilize the same key in every song, resulting in many guitar parts sounding similar. Finally, while the new vocalist is an improvement over the last because of his good range, the vocal patterns can sound thrown together at times.

Overall, like I said...very brutal, but the songs truly lack a lot of individuality and distinction. Maybe that's what they were going for...? Maybe a lot of the hardcore fans do indeed have the "i don't care if it has variety, melody, or harmony, as long as it's heavy" attitude. To each his own I suppose.

2 out of 5 stars sigh.......2007-07-12

ok i never got into their first cd.

this one however has a lot more technical riffs, its a lot cleaner and good production.

HOWEVER, the one thing why i dont like this cd. is the drummer. he's good but her does the same thing during EVERY breakdown. always use his china constantly. i didnt find one breakdown that didnt sound similar cuz their drummer.

and becasue of that, this cd is crappy
MM..Food?
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Flawless Doom ...
 MM..Food?
MF Doom
Manufacturer: Rhymesayers
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000PHX172
Release Date: 2007-07-24

Tracks:

  1. Beef Rapp
  2. Hoe Cakes
  3. Potholderz
  4. One Beer
  5. Deep Fried Frenz
  6. Poo-Putt Platter
  7. Fillet-O-Rapper
  8. Gumbo
  9. Fig Leaf Bi-Carbonate
  10. Kon Karne
  11. Guinnesses
  12. Kon Queso
  13. Rapp Snitch Knishes
  14. Vomitspit
  15. Kookies

Album Description

In 1998, Zev Love X of the seminal rap group KMD re-emerged as a masked super villain known as MF Doom, released "Operation: Doomsday", created multiple aliases, then worked on collaborative side projects with Madlib and Dangerdoom with Danger Mouse. This long awaited follow-up to "Operation: Doomsday" was originally released in late 2004 and has since been out of print. The special dual package includes an hour long DVD of live performances and behind the scenes footage from the MM..FOOD Drive Tour.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Flawless Doom ..........2007-07-24

As a relatively new MF Doom fan, I was excited to add 'MM .. Food?' to my collection, along with The Mouse and the Mask, Madvilliany, and Live From Planet X. Although it is hard to compare his albums to one another, this particular one really stands out from the others. Doom drops pure lyrical genius all over this album, with witty comments and puns that directly relates life to food. It's a fun album that truly showcases his quick and flawless delivery.

The album begins with 'Beef Rapp', which is a half instrumental/sampled song until he finally decides to start rapping two minutes into it. In this particular song his scruffy voice compliments the heavy and loud superhero sounding beat. His lyrics are impressive: ""Heart attack, heart disease ... ain't no holding back once arteries start to squeeze." 'Hoe Cakes' uses a spit sounding beat with a female sample saying "Super" throughout the chorus - interesting mix. 'Potholderz,' featuring Count Bass D, is a decent song with an average beat ... however Doom really begins to shine in 'One Beer' and 'Deep Fried Frenz.' Both of these songs show his quick and witty delivery and interesting lyrics. Unfortunately, both of these songs have annoying beats that make it rather difficult to listen to. 'Poo Putt Platter' through 'Fig Leaf' are all instrumentals, however it's worth the waiting because Doom shows up in tip top form for the remainder of the album. 'Kon Kane' makes a departure from the annoying beats mentioned previously by introducing a quick piano melody with what sounds like Space Invaders taser blasts. 'Guinnesses' features Angelika and 4ize, and this song is one of the best tracks on the album. It's a unique and addicting Rockabilly beat, all delivered by Angelika. Doom is only present during the chorus where he relates "War wounds, morphine, and veterans" to marrying and trying to tame a female! "Some chicks are just too hard to wife!" In 'Kon Queso' Doom picks a perfect match of beat, melody, and lyrics. It is a really quick pulsating beat with exceptional lyrics. "When it rain it sure do thunderstorm / I got more rhymes in the summer than musty underarms." He really shines; and it continues to get better. After 'Rapp Snitch,' a cheesy filler song, Doom continues to blow the album up with 'Vomitspit.' Not only does this song sport a crazy beat, his lyrics don't get any better. "The mask is like Jason / They told the place not to let the basket type case in / He could be some kind of wacko / Waiting for the chance to heat the pipes like a crack hoe." And finally, the last song caps off a great album. 'Kookies' has a beat that you just want to row your windows down and cruise to. This song is an interesting one in which Doom refers to trying to track down females online to his cookie consumption habits over a brass sounding beat. "Catch sugar fits every time he sees a nice pair of / Chips ahoy double chocolate chunk / Something with the bubble and the junk in the trunk"

Overall, the album is great. It took me a few times through to really apprecaite how well thought the album is. It truly grows on you. I find it interesting how he relates different stuff to food. There are quite a few songs that are just samples on the album; in fact, almost every song has samples and cartoons mixed towards the end. This frustrates some people, however it mostly all tells a story - why he wears his mask. This doesn't take away from the album in any form or fashion.

"I elect Doom master of the Universe!"

Rusty Rothwell
Lousiville, KY
Dead Again
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Not their best.
  • WTF!!!
  • slow deep and hard meets bloody kisses
  • Sounds like a demo cd some local bar band handed out
  • outstanding blend of old and new type o negative
 Dead Again
Type O Negative
Manufacturer: Steamhammer Us [Spv]
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000ION6YA
Release Date: 2007-03-13

Tracks:

  1. Dead Again
  2. Tripping A Blind Man
  3. The Profits Of Doom
  4. September Sun
  5. Halloween in Heaven
  6. These Three Things
  7. She Burned Me Down
  8. Some Stupid Tomorrow
  9. An Ode To Locksmiths
  10. Hail And Farewell To Britain

Amazon.com

Gothfather Peter Steele returns with a new batch of familiar-sounding tracks that satisfy the ache metal fans have long felt for a new Type O Negative record. While Steele and Co. don't reinvent the genre here, the opening breakneck rocker "Dead Again," its Black Sabbath-on-Diamond Head successor "Tripping a Blind Man," and the epically epic "The Profits of Doom" create the metallic trinity of 2007's first quarter. Elsewhere, Steele gives us another gothic, Alice Cooper-esque ballad ("September Sun"), tears up our speakers with a little bit of humor ("Halloween in Heaven"), and comes around once more to slam down the almighty doom hammer ("She Burned Me Down"). Yes, the production's a little murkier than it probably has to be and no there's nothing that strikes as an immediate classic, but as Type O records go, Dead Again is admirable for its strong convictions and solidity. --Jedd Beaudoin

Album Description

Dead Again is Type O Negative's seventh studio album, and after a four year lapse between releases, a much-anticipated return to the sonic bombast that the Brooklyn-based band is famous for. Clocking in at over 77 minutes, Dead Again is a 10-song musical journey through the darkest depths of the human condition. Love, loss, insanity, morality, mayhem, your secret dreams and worst nightmares are all included in the Type O Negative formula created by the self-taught professor of emotional chemistry, Peter Steele. Recorded and Produced by Steele and keyboardist Josh Silver, the sound of darkness is prophetic, the rock is hard and the screams are real. In the words of Grigori "The Mad Monk" Rasputin, whom the Russian nobility unsuccessfully attempted to kill on numerous occasions for his influence on the last family of Czars, "When the bell tolls three times, it will announce that I have been killed...Pray Czar of Russia. Pray."

With past gold and platinum albums under their belts, the bells have definitely not tolled for Type O Negative. Reaffirmed and resolute, they bring you news from a darker place, a place of infinitely organized chaos where the living cannot be swayed from their infinite circle of creation and destruction. We are born, we live, we fuck it all up, we strive to forgive and be forgiven, and we are reborn. Type O Negative are on the brink of a rebirth. But first they are Dead Again!

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Not their best........2007-07-10

Often times when someone hears the terms "gothic" and "metal" they think of girl lead singers with a melodic voice and music to perfectly accompany her. Type O Negative comes pretty close to that but instead of a female lead singer they have a male. Type O Negative sounds somewhat like Sonata Arctica except that Peter Steele has a deeper voice than Tony Kakko. I will admit that when I first listened to Type O Negative the change in voice was startling at first and still is.

I didn't really like this CD but if I had to choose a favorite song it would have to be the title track. I really did like the minor haunting chords but Steele's voice really made me jump back in my seat. I would definitely recommend this CD to anyone who wanted a change in gothic metal. [..]

2 out of 5 stars WTF!!!.......2007-06-24

OK, so I would REALLY give it 2 1/2 stars, however, since i can't give half stars, it doesn't deserve 3. I would like to say, right off the bat, yes, I too, am a BIG TON fan. However, I will NOT sugarcoat a review or be blinded by what is put out on this CD just because I really like these guys. I just finished it, from womb to tomb, and I have to say this really falls short.

A primer first, my music influence ranges from, my favorite, RUSH, to TON to Celldweller, but I also love stuff like Tom Vedvik and Global Communications, so my interests are not just cemented in Goth Rock, or the likes thereof. And, I too, have been in the music field, so I'll try and put a "professional" opinion on this review.

When I listened to this CD, I was amazed at how much repitition in licks and hooks this album has, not only within itself, but also with their last three recordings. From the begining of Dead Again, with the pick scraping down the strings, to the ending of the song, which sounds just like the ending of "Angry Inch." Now, I can just hear the avid, or rabid, TON fan saying, "But it's their thing, that's what TON is, it's their sound." Well, I prefer to have constant originality and not rehashing songs that sound just like 4 or 5 others before it.

Like one other reviewer wrote, they do have some chick singing in "Halloween in Heaven," and yes, her voice is far from great. In fact, it's rather dull, almost sounding like she had a slight head cold. Sorry if she finds this review negative, but I call them like I hear them.

What is slightly impressive is some of the guitar solos. What is even more impressive, if it's really Kenny playing them, and not having them substituted, like he did on "How Could She." As much as I love these guys, they do fall short in the musically talented arena, compared to the likes of Rush, Yes, and such, as well as second seat players (insert band here). However, TON will also be the first to admit they are not star performers in the given roles, but what they do have, is what it takes to sound significantly different from anyone else, and that's what makes them a star act.

I just wish, after waiting nearly 4 years, is that something a little more "orginal" from this "orginal" band could have been produced. I absolutely loved "Life is Killing Me," "October Rust," and even Peter's least favorite recording, "World Coming Down." Although I found myself taping out a beat hear and there, or just sitting back and trying to focus on the song, this recording offers no real catchy hooks, muscially charged impressions, and no real "POP". ( And I don't mean "pop" as in "pop music") At times the music almost sounds like a ditribe of repetitiveness.

Some people talk about giving it an x amount of times listening to it and then "dreaming" about a song and suddenly falling for this album. I just don't see that happening, and it really shouldn't have to, especially if you really like a band. The really sh**ty thing about this is, watch me listen to this a dozen more times and then start to come over to the dark side. Hmm, doubt it.

I still love these guys, and yes, it will always be in my collection and on my mp3 player. I just hope they get back to thier old ways, soon.

5 out of 5 stars slow deep and hard meets bloody kisses.......2007-06-13

a must have for any type o fan.

1 out of 5 stars Sounds like a demo cd some local bar band handed out.......2007-06-05

I guess I should have downloaded this album first, but Type O was one of those bands I thought I could always count on to at least deliver something moderately enjoyable. When I first bought this and popped it in my car's cd player, I was surprised that the opening track sounded so lame. I stuck with it though and went track by track, never finding a single song that sounded like the Type O that I know.

I gave it two more tries, and each time I just couldn't tolerate it. I put it away for a couple months and tried again today, and I think it actually sounds a bit worse.

OK, let me make this simple; to me, October Rust was perfect. I enjoy the entire cd, every single song. World Coming Down was great, I thought about 70% of it was excellent. Then Life is Killing Me came out and I thought it was rather disappointing and didn't care for the direction they were going in, but I still enjoyed about 30% of it. This new cd sounds like the worst parts of Life is Killing Me stretched out over an entire cd. I guess if you liked the last cd and thought songs like Electrocute, Nettie and The Dream is Dead were lame, maybe you'd like this.

5 out of 5 stars outstanding blend of old and new type o negative.......2007-05-26

If you love the old screaming Peter Steele and the melodic singing from their more popular albums, than this is a good choice. A lot less depressing than previous albums.
Simple Mind Condition
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • not a bad effort but falls short "of psalm9" or "the skull".
  • If your a Trouble Fan,you will enjoy this CD.
  • The Music Is Not in The Name
  • It took over a decade, but TROUBLE HAS RETURNED
  • Trouble Returns With Another Amazing Album!
 Simple Mind Condition
Trouble
Manufacturer: Escapi - Germany
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000MGBTCK
Release Date: 2007-07-02

Tracks:

  1. Goin' Home
  2. Mindbender
  3. Seven
  4. Pictures Of Life
  5. After The Rain
  6. Trouble Maker
  7. Arthur Brown's Whiskey Bar
  8. Simple Mind Condition
  9. Ride The Sky
  10. If I Only Had A Reason
  11. Beginning Of Sorrows

Album Description

International pressing of the 2007 release from Metal miscreants Trouble features one additional track: 'Ride The Sky'. Trouble keep the spirit of Black Sabbath-style Rock alive while remaining true to their spiritual roots (i.e.: they are often called a 'White Metal' band!). Escape.

Album Details

2007 Release of the Seventh Album from the Veteran American Death Metal Band that Finally Saw the Light of Disc after at Least a Two Year Delay. Includes a Cover of a Classic Lucifer's Friend Song "Ride the Sky".

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars not a bad effort but falls short "of psalm9" or "the skull"........2007-07-23

i think this is troubles best offering since the self titled "trouble" cd.still i find it a very far cry from "psalm9"&"the skull".theres not a whole lot of doom & gloom which is what put trouble on the map in the first place.i find S.M.C. to be very 70's in song writing & tones.i personally find this quite nice.almost like listening to an old sabbath recording.theres even some tony iommi influenced lead guitar tones.as a drummer i dont find jeff olson's drumming to be top rate on this recording.R.I.P. barry.as trouble has changed their sound & style over the years i still dig them just for being trouble.if you feel the same about trouble then by all means buy "simple mind condition".

4 out of 5 stars If your a Trouble Fan,you will enjoy this CD........2007-07-23

This is a good CD for Trouble,but I felt they touched on some good ideals,but left me wanting.There was only one Barry Stern!! Dont get me wrong Jeff is a Great drummer too! I loved the keyboards on the last song. What ever happened to the Psalm 9,Run to the Light, Days? After waiting for months to get an Import,I like the new CD.The production, mastering,and mixing is very good.Its a good Album,but it could have been a great Album. Rock on Trouble!! God Bless!!

4 out of 5 stars The Music Is Not in The Name.......2007-07-10

Anyone acquainted with this legendary doom-metal band knows that the music of their first three recordings, indeed, was the result of bad times and much TROUBLE. For this reason, one should'nt expect the same gloom and doom in this long and eagerly awaited release. As one of Trouble's life-long fans (from 1983), my only disapointment is they lost the "Gunk" or crunchy sound that we all love from the early days. Yet, I must say, No one will be disappointed with the track "Mindbender"!!! A new twist for us die-hard Trouble fans will be found in "The Beginning of Sorrows." We've never heard the band write like this before! "After the Rain" is a wonderful continuation of Eric Wagner's theme of his beloved. But the creepy-classic in this CD is unequiviocally their best: "If I Only Had A Reason"! If this one doesn't get your blood pressure up, then check your pulse! My praise for this CD lies in the simple fact that these guys are the best in their field and never disappoint their loyal fans. Hey, we're all getting old and mellow-out a bit...And in the process, wisdom blossoms. I say, purchase this one and all the old ones!!!

5 out of 5 stars It took over a decade, but TROUBLE HAS RETURNED.......2007-07-07

Okay, maybe they never went away, but it sure seemed like it. And the irony is, I'm from Chicago! I should be able to see them play any time I want, right? Not so. I've never undeerstood why TROUBLE isn't the biggest metal band in the world. They deserve to be. (I do, however, give Metallica's James Hetfield credit for wearing a TROUBLE t-shirt in the "Some Kind of Monster" doc) Maybe it's just that the rest of the world "gets" TROUBLE, and America really doesn't. Who knows?
But that's all beside the point. TROUBLE IS BACK! All of us fans waited and waited for Simple Mind Condition. We pre-ordered it from marketplace sellers who swore they had it months before it came out. Frustration led me to believe I would NEVER get it. But, it's here. Finally.
Was it worth the wait? F#@! YEAH!
This CD kicks some serious gluteous maximus. Opening it and sliding it into the player, I waited to hear the first track. When "Goin' Home" starts off, it's kinda quiet. Then it kicks in, and Eric starts singing, and you realize that even though the band may LOOK different (Eric's put on a little weight, but haven't we all?), they sound AMAZING. It's heavy, it's doomy, it's everything I've come to love the band for.
Some fans got angry when the band changed their focus on religious imagery to more psychedelia-minded soongs. Hey, if TROUBLE likes it, I'm going to give it a chance. I personally LOVED Plastic Green Head (another reissued CD well worth the price, if not for the included DVD alone!) and the direction that album took. They covered a Beatles song, fer chrissakes. I love it.
I hope they tour for this new album, and I hope I can see them every time they play Chicago. The last time I saw them was in Chicago at Medusa's, supporting their flawless self-titled CD. They were a revelation. The best live metal band EVER.
And I can't wait to see them again. Until then. I think I'll just listen to their new CD for the ninth time since I got it yesterday. let's just hope it isn't another 10 or more years until their next CD.

5 out of 5 stars Trouble Returns With Another Amazing Album!.......2007-07-06

This is agreat release and long overdo. Unfortunatly it is still only aval. as an expensive import, but well worth the money! Ten out of 11 tracks o nthe CD are flawless. Classic 90s style Trouble music.
The Music of John Williams: 40 Years of Film Music
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Very disappointing, considering what it could have been
  • Always a pleaser
  • JOHN WILLIAMS 40 Years of Film Music
  • Movie Music Magic & Memorabilia
  • John Williams: 40 Years of Outstanding Film Music
 The Music of John Williams: 40 Years of Film Music

Manufacturer: Silva America
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000C6K09
Release Date: 2003-10-07

Tracks:

  1. The Sugarland Express-Main Theme
  2. Jaws-Main Theme
  3. Close Encounters Of The Third Kind-Suite
  4. Raiders Of The Lost Ark-March
  5. Raiders Of The Lost Arc-The Map Room:Dawn
  6. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrail-Adventures On Earth
  7. Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom-Mine Car Chase
  8. Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom-End Credits
  9. Empire Of The Sun-Exsultate Justi
  10. Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade-Indy's First Adventure

Tracks:

  1. Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade-End Credits
  2. Always-Follow Me/Dorinda's Solo Flight
  3. Hook-Main Themes
  4. Jurassic Park-Main Themes
  5. Schindler's List-Main Theme
  6. Amistad-Dry Your Tears, Afrika
  7. Saving Private Ryan-Hymn To The Fallen
  8. A.I. Artificial Intelligence-Where Dreams Are Made
  9. Minority Report
  10. Catch Me If You Can

Tracks:

  1. The Rare Breed-Suite (Universal Emblem/Hilary's Plight/Scottish Romeo/The Hunt)
  2. Jane Eyre-Suite: The Jane Eyre Theme
  3. Jane Eyre-Suite: To Thornfield
  4. Jane Eyre-Suite: Restoration
  5. The Cowboys-Overture
  6. The Poseidon Adventure-Prelude
  7. The Towering Inferno-Main Titles
  8. Family Plot-End Titles
  9. The Fury-Main Titles
  10. Superman-Main Theme
  11. Dracula-Main Titles & Storm
  12. The River-Main Theme & Love Theme
  13. The Witches Of Eastwick- Dance Of The Witches

Tracks:

  1. Born On The Fourth Of July-End Credits
  2. Presumed Innocent-End Titles
  3. JFK-Arlington/End Titles
  4. Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone-Hedwig's Theme
  5. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets-Fawkes The Phoenix
  6. Star Wars: A New Hope- Main Theme
  7. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back-Hans Solo And The Princess
  8. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back-The Imperial March
  9. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace- Anakin's Theme
  10. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace-The Flag Parade
  11. Star Wars: Attack Of The Clones-Across The Stars
  12. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace-Duel Of The Fates

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Very disappointing, considering what it could have been.......2007-04-20

Take a look at the running times:

Disc 1: 60 minutes
Disc 2: 50 minutes
Disc 3: 61 minutes
Disc 4: 58 minutes

What gives Silva? There is *MUCH* more John Williams in the silva screen back catalogue by the Prague Philharmonic than what is in this set, and thats not including their entire discs devoted to Star Wars Films, Indiana Jones Trilogy etc. Why isn't Hook "When You're Alone" included on Disc 2? There's room. Why isn't 1941 on Disc 1? There's room. Why isn't Earthquake on Disc 3? There's room. Why isn't Far and Away on disc 4? There's room. Where's the other ten minutes of the Rare Breed suite on disc 3? Why isn't Midway on disc 1? Where are the Land of the Giants, Time Tunnel and Lots In Space tv themes? Etc. Etc. Etc.

C'mon Silva, most of these 4 disc mega boxes released in the past few years are packed to the brim, but not this one, and with new recordings made after this was released (the terminal, munich, geisha, war of the worlds, star wars ep 3, harry potter 3), it only makes sense for a "re-do" in the next couple of years.

Further, with Silva releasing the 100 Greatest Film Themes on six discs in a couple of months, it's only a matter of time before we see the ultimate six disc john williams set.

This isn't a BAD set to own, but it could have been much better and when compared to the Jerry Goldsmith and John Barry sets in this same series, this one is a major letdown.

5 out of 5 stars Always a pleaser.......2007-03-31

I listen to music all day with patients in my dental chair. This one is a winner with everyone. Patients always comment on how they recognize a song. Who doesn't love John Williams? His music transcends time.

5 out of 5 stars JOHN WILLIAMS 40 Years of Film Music.......2007-01-10

This 4 cd pack is an anthology of all John Williams works. From his earlier works "The Poseidon Adventure" and "Jaws" right through "Indiana Jones" and the most recent"Star Wars" prequel movies are included. Williams work in thriller and horror are also included. If you are into soundtracks and love movie music this is an essential buy. The quality of the music is excellent. With ten or more tracks on each cd it's well worth the money.

5 out of 5 stars Movie Music Magic & Memorabilia.......2006-12-13

This four CD set expands on the previously released John Williams Greatest Hits. It's a grand collection of nearly four hours of famous music scores from over forty years. There are many songs never before available in any collection. The short liner notes tell a great tale of musical movie history and include all of his numerous award nominations and wins. Each song (oddly enough) mentions the actors and the director, so fond are John Williams's memories of his work with these people. All of the conductors are mentioned along with specific orchestras, choirs, arrangement and orchestration specialists and even the publishers (contractual, I am sure). The only things missing are his early television scores, such as those for "Lost In Space" (by Johnny Williams back then). But with four discs, one has nothing to complain about and everything to enjoy!

5 out of 5 stars John Williams: 40 Years of Outstanding Film Music.......2006-11-28

I have been a huge fan of John Williams and I have known about his music for years. However, I never actually bought any of his music on CD. I was rather skeptical about purchasing this CD but when it arrived I knew I had made the right choice. The sound quality of the compilation is outstanding. The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra do a great job under the direction of Paul Bateman. The original London Symphony Orchestra CDs of John Williams' Star Wars Trilogy CDs are marginally better but this is still a great CD compilation. If you love ET, Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Harry Potter, you will love this compilation soundtrack. Buy it, listen to these CDs in the car and enjoy every minute of the collection!!!
NOLA
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Great CD
  • DUDE.......
  • PERFECTION
  • One of the Best Metal Releases EVER!
  • A simple decision...
 NOLA
Down
Manufacturer: East/West Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002HJR
Release Date: 1995-09-19

Tracks:

  1. Temptation's Wings
  2. Lifer
  3. Pillars Of Eternity
  4. Rehab
  5. Hail The Leaf
  6. Underneath Everything
  7. Eyes Of The South
  8. Jail
  9. Losing All
  10. Stone The Crow
  11. Pray For The Locust
  12. Swan Song
  13. Bury Me In Smoke

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Great CD.......2007-07-19

This is a great cd if you like true southern rock. Great group of members in the band. Just a great cd to own.

5 out of 5 stars DUDE..............2007-06-10

Where did this album come from? Deep in the swamplands of America, five guys originally from New Orleans holed up and created one of the greatest albums ever recorded. Sounding fresh and innovative but still rooted in old Sabbath riffs and swagger, this album detonates your mind and soul.

One part Jack Daniels and one part Reefer Madness, this album absolutely surpasses any expectations you will have. Not fast or intense like Slayer or Pantera, but a different breed of animal. One that crawls into your brain and finds sweet refuge behind the blistering riffs of Pepper and vocal scowls of Phil.

There is nothing else out there that matches this record in terms of riffs, attitude, and mood.

This album is a must have, period.

5 out of 5 stars PERFECTION.......2007-06-08

After buying Bustle in your Hedgerow I bought this CD, MUCH BETTER. Exactly what I wanted to hear from the minute I put it in until it was complete. Amazing music expirence.

5 out of 5 stars One of the Best Metal Releases EVER!.......2007-04-03

I recently repurchased this album and man, does it take me back. Just listening to it now brings me back to the very drunken days on spring 2002. This album makes me think of the solitary drinking days and nights that I spent being thrashed and suicidal. Most wouldn't consider those types of memories to be particularly invigorating or happy. I do. The reason being is that I can see how much things have gotten better for me since then. This album is both a high and low watermark of my life. Before I turn this into a romance novel, let me say that this album sustained me through some pretty tough times in my early 20s. I'm glad to be alive, sober, and content in 2007 and able to enjoy this album on a different level.

Songs of Particular Mention

"Bury Me In Smoke", "Temptation's Wings", "Underneath Everything", "Stone The Crows"

5 out of 5 stars A simple decision..........2007-02-01

Simply put, if you are a Pantera AND Corrosion Of Conformity fan, you might really want to pick this album up. I am a huge fan of both, and I was FAR from dissapointed.
The Mouse and the Mask
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Should've been spectacular, got good instead
  • [adult swim]'s Commercialization (Rating: 8 out of 10- -4 stars)
  • Hip-Hop at its best
  • Fantastic Beats
  • A little disappointed
 The Mouse and the Mask
Danger Doom
Manufacturer: Epitaph / Ada
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000B9EYDY
Release Date: 2005-10-11

Tracks:

  1. EL CHUPA NIBRE
  2. SOFA KING
  3. THE MASK FEAT. GHOSTFACE KILLAH
  4. PERFECT HAIR
  5. BENZIE BOX FEAT. CEE-LO
  6. OLD SCHOOL
  7. A.T.H.F. (AQUA TEEN HUNGER FORCE)
  8. BASKET CASE
  9. NO NAMES (BLACK DEBBIE)
  10. CROSSHAIRS
  11. MINCEMEAT
  12. VATS OF URINE
  13. SPACE HO'S
  14. BADA BING

Amazon.com

Usually when you read that an album is "inspired by" a motion picture or TV show, you can be certain that the one thing those artists were inspired by was a big fat check, and consequently those records generally do not sound very good. But the debut collaboration between no-longer-underground hip-hop artists Dangermouse and MF Doom, allegedly inspired by the Cartoon Network's late-night stoner-centric animation series Adult Swim, is far better than it has any right being. Doom has one of the best flows around, and he's at least as smart as your favorite dictionary-digger. Danger Mouse's obscure samples are excellent, but this is just a fun record that's not trying to be more, or less. Character voices get worked in, and these are pretty cool, especially Shakey's send-up of the fake answering machine cliché. There're also guest appearances by Ghostface Killah, Cee-Lo, and Talib Kweli. When it comes to rappers hanging with cartoon characters, Mouse and the Mask is more fun than a Shaq attack and a Gorillaz record combined. --Mike McGonigal

Album Description

Two of this generation's most respected hip-hop artists, Danger Mouse and MF Doom have come together for this album, inspired by Adult Swim, Cartoon Network's popular late-night animation network. Doom, with his near obsession with masked identities and superhero personas, and Mouse, with his murky, ethereal soundscapes that cloud men's minds like Mandrake, are the perfect partners for the project, and each has inspired the other to the finest work of their careers. "The Mouse & The Mask" contains character voices and skits from Adult Swim's most popular original shows, including "Aqua Teen Hunger Force", "Sealab 2021", and "Harvey Birdman, Attorney At Law", along with guest appearances by Cee-Lo, Talib Kweli, and Ghostface Killah.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Should've been spectacular, got good instead.......2007-06-13

After gaining worldwide notoriety with the ceased and desisted Grey Album, Danger Mouse replaced Dan The Automator as producer for the highly publicized Gorillaz sophomore LP Demon Days. As such, he is currently one of underground hip-hop's hottest beat-makers and this will assuredly continue in light of this MF Doom collaboration. Last year, the Madlib assisted Madvillain saw Doom hitting more lists than not so it's safe to assume The Mouse & The Mask is pretty much destined for success. However, with almost every character from the Cartoon Network's Adult Swim receiving prime breakdown and interlude time, Danger Doom is the basic antithesis of the b-movie horror vibe Madvillainy enjoyed, which probably benefited from a more universal appeal as your enjoyment of this DM and MF release will be greatly affected by your attitude towards the likes of Harvey Birdman and Space Ghost.

4 out of 5 stars [adult swim]'s Commercialization (Rating: 8 out of 10- -4 stars).......2006-12-04

[adult swim] was being viewed by many people who enjoyed humorous cartoons on the Cartoon Network Channel. I might have been watching that channel since the age of 5 (it used to come on locally here in Atlanta up until about '94). [adult swim] has been responsible for bringing us humous PG 13 cartoons such as "Aqua Teen Hunger Force", "Sealab 2120", and more. I believe they felt the need to cash in on the music industry by allowing MF Doom and Danger Mouse to drop an album under the name Danger Doom. And truthfully, I believed that people bought this album, just becasue of the [adult swim] logo on it.

The Danger Doom album "The Mouse And The Mask" was good to listen to. Most of MF Doom's rhymes are good to listen to (a better move over that "Madvillany" album if you ask me). His flow was consistant throughout this album. Danger Doom's production is good too. This was the first time I hear his production, and it was very impressive.

What I like most about this album is the cameos by the cartoon characters themselves. Master Shake appears on a few tracks leaving voice mail messages cussing out Danger Mouse for not letting him rhyme. Meatwad and Brak spits a few rhymes on this album. There are more cartoon cameos throughout this album too.

Guest appearances are few. Ghostface Killah appears on "The Mask" which is good. Cee-Lo sings the hook to "Benzi Box". And my favorite track is "Old School" with Talib Kweli, is perfect.

The problem I have with this album is the length. The album clocks in at about 37 minutes, making it seem kind of short. Also the songs are short in length too, averaging about 2 and a half minutes, not hearing enough Doom.

Other than that, this album is recommended to fans of [adult swim] who haven't purchased this album, or fans of both MF Doom and Danger Mouse. There are no filler tracks here. Just head nodding music. Enjoy.

Lyrics: A
Production: A
Guest Appearances: A
Overall: A

Favorite Tracks: Sofa King, The Mask, Benzi Box, Old School Rules, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Mince Meat, Space Hoes, Bada Bing.

Honorable Mention: No Names (Black Debbie)

Peace!

5 out of 5 stars Hip-Hop at its best.......2006-11-26

This is a OK album considering its one of the first Danger Mouse+M.F. Doom callabo's(other's were November has Come-Gorillaz)If you ask me some of the tracks will leave you wanting more from the duo and some of the beats annoy you(Basket case,benzie box) other than that the samples are ill danger's beats are one of the sickest,and doom's rhymes are ill(always have bee)if you're gonna cop it its worth your monbey!

4 out of 5 stars Fantastic Beats.......2006-11-04

I was a little skeptical when I purchased this album, not being all that fond of the only track I had heard MF Doom rap on, "November Has Come" by Gorillaz, but I gave it a chance.

Danger Mouse really shines on this album, making every track completely fresh and funky. MF Doom even grew on me, though, among my favorites would have to be Old School, with Talib Kweli, and Benzi Box, with Cee-Lo. However, the whole album is spectacular really. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is the bleeping of profanity. I feel that the content on the album is more adult oriented, as is the subject matter from which it took its inspiration, and as such, I feel that the bleeping was unnecessary.

Great album, though, Doom, Danger, and all the others really took me by surprise, and it ended up that this album was far better than expected.

3 out of 5 stars A little disappointed.......2006-09-28

This is my first album from either artist and I have to say, that I was expecting a little more. Adult Swim really, really pushed this album so I bought it. MF Doom is very good at what he does. His rhymes are off the hook and Danger Mouse kicks butt with making beats. The clips from the Adult Swim crew are pretty funny. But, with the exception of a handful of songs, the album lacks that "I wanna listen to it over and over again" feel. I like the album, but maybe I was expecting too much from it.
Vaudeville Villain
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Great flow
  • V walk the town with space boots,space suits, f*cked up cut, but they still say his face cute...
  • Mf Doom's best!!!!
  • Viktor Vaughn
  • DOOM's best
 Vaudeville Villain
Viktor Vaughn aka MF Doom
Manufacturer: Traffic Ent.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000BZYTJ
Release Date: 2003-09-16

Tracks:

  1. Overture
  2. Vaudeville Villain
  3. Lickupon
  4. Drop
  5. Lactose and Lecithin
  6. Dead Mouse
  7. Open Mic Nite, Pt. 1 - Louis Logic, Lord Sear, Louis Logic, , Viktor Vaughn, Viktor Vaughn
  8. Raedawn
  9. Let Me Watch
  10. Saliva
  11. Modern Day Mugging
  12. Open Mic Nite, Pt. 2
  13. Never Dead
  14. Popsnot
  15. Mr. Clean
  16. G.M.C.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great flow.......2007-07-22

This cd keeps getting more and more interesting. Dooms flow is impeccable as always and The Sound Ink producers and RJD2 did a great job with the innovative beats. Viktor Vaughns travel back in time (to our time) is a funny tale which make the cd a coherent listen. Dark, gritty, and dope as hell!

5 out of 5 stars V walk the town with space boots,space suits, f*cked up cut, but they still say his face cute..........2007-07-15

Umm, simply said, Doom makes up some marvelous sh*t that sounds like the sweet mewing of robot fornication, the sounds on this album are real dope, even though Doom isnt hitting the boards on this one, he is certainly letting his fly and unique style on the mic shine through.

I can listen to this album on and off for weeks at a time, and so could you if you dig fresh, original hip hop with amazing beats and sampling and off the hook surreal but firm rooted, skillful MC'ing.

Doom is one of those super talented guys that are very rare in any genre, this kid is at the top of his game, with whatever he does. Whatever name he adopts for the time being, whatever positon he fills on an album. He is the man. Buy all Dooms stuff as you can, its all great on some level.

Whenever I hear this album, I think MF Doom meets Steven Spielbergs AI movie meets Thom Yorke and RadioHead for a midnight, liquid LSD enhanced jam session.

Yes, that weird and groovy :0)

5 out of 5 stars Mf Doom's best!!!!.......2007-06-13

This album is tight from start to finish. Standout tracks are: Vaudeville Villain,Lactose&Lecithin,Saliva

5 out of 5 stars Viktor Vaughn.......2007-04-20

I am a big fan of DOOM and his side projects,so naturally I picked up Viktor Vaughn's "Vaudeville Villain". I enjoyed this CD very well and find it almost impossible to skip a track. Vik's lyrics are as clever as usual, and he stays on point when he steps up to the mic. I would recommend this CD to any fan of DOOM and newcomers to the real hip-hop. The only flaws in this CD(from my point of view) is some of the beats. The beats that I find annoying are A "Dead Mouse" and "Pop Snot". But Vik's genius rhymes carries us through the song,no problemo. Other than that ,the CD is cool,the beats fit his style and he can spit.


Top 5 Tracks
1.Lickupon
2.G.M.C.
3.Never Dead
4.Open Mic Nite Pt.2
5.Change The Beat

5 out of 5 stars DOOM's best.......2007-02-15

This is still MF DOOM's best album so far. Nice producton, especially from King Honey and Heat Sensor, nice guest appearances by M. Sayyid and Apani, and plenty of abstract rhyming from the villain. This and Operation Doomsday are his 2 essential releases.
In Requiem
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • You know, they didn't actually go away
  • Paradise Lost has been rediscovered!
  • Very heavy & melodic
 In Requiem
Paradise Lost
Manufacturer: Century Media
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000PAAI3E
Release Date: 2007-06-05

Tracks:

  1. Never for the Damned
  2. Ash & Debris
  3. Enemy
  4. Lamented Shade
  5. Requiem
  6. Unreachable
  7. Prelude to Descent
  8. Fallen Children
  9. Beneath Black Skies
  10. Sedative God
  11. Your Own Reality

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars You know, they didn't actually go away.......2007-07-07

I've noticed in various metal publications (as well as the reviews here) that Paradise Lost's 2007 album In Requiem is being hailed as a "return to form" and the band's best album since 1995's Draconian Times. What exactly did the band have to "return" from? I suppose Host and Believe in Nothing could be considered below Paradise Lost's usual high standards, but One Second, Symbol of Life and Paradise Lost were all fantastic albums. In Requiem is simply the logical extension of those recent works.

I will grant that In Requiem seems like a tighter, more focused album than its predecessors. The band seems far more interested in writing good metal songs than in coming up with dance beats, which is fine by me. Once again, Paradise Lost demonstrates why no one can touch them when it comes to balancing a dark atmosphere and subject matter with completely irresistible melodies (see for example, songs like Enemy and Beneath Black Skies). There isn't a lot of experimentation, nor are there any Dead Can Dance or Smiths covers this time around. Of course, I tend to think that Paradise Lost can do whatever they want at this point, considering the fact that they pretty much invented the whole gothic metal genre.

So yeah, it's a really solid album. I just think that most of the praise it is receiving could just as easily have been heaped upon either of the band's previous albums. I do think that the cover artwork for In Requiem is one of the best, if not the best, of the band's album covers to date.

4 out of 5 stars Paradise Lost has been rediscovered!.......2007-06-25

I agree with the comments from the previous review. This CD is really good. Paradise Lost is back in top form with this release and it's about time; the last album that I really liked was Draconian Times, and that was over 10 years ago! I had bought a few other post Draconian Times albums and was sorely disappointed. I had just about forgotten about Paradise Lost when I decided to risk buying this and I am not disappointed. This is what they should have done years ago, but better late then never!

5 out of 5 stars Very heavy & melodic.......2007-06-19

I've been a Paradise Lost fan since Draconian Times. I think this is their best effort in years and might even be my favorite album from them. It's on constant rotation on my MP3 player. Notable tracks are "Never for the Damned", "The Enemy" and "Praise Lamented Shade" which is a very dark and churning song. Very passionate vocals and melodies. This is a great release from a great band.

Rap Music:

  1. Everlasting Yay [Explicit Lyrics]
  2. Express Funk [Import]
  3. First Generation Rap: The Old School, Vol. 4
  4. Full Circle [Extra tracks]
  5. Game V.1 [Import]
  6. Ghetto Stories [Explicit Lyrics]
  7. Goin' Off
  8. Grind [Explicit Lyrics]
  9. Grosser [CD-single] [Import]
  10. Groupie Luv Ep [CD-single] [Import]

Rap Music

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The Track Record [EP]

Celeste Aida: Famous Opera Arias

Chris Knight [Enhanced]

Music CD: Cara A Cara

Chanson De Roland [Import]

Alma De Barrio

Au Theatre De L'Etoile

Beneath the Country Underdog

Arkadelphia

Brahms The Symphonies

Arches and Aisles

Best Of [Import]

Cara A Cara

Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D Minor

Xena: Warrior Princess - The Bitter Suite: A Musical Odyssey - Original Television Soundtrack