Welcome to the Freaknic

Welcome to the Freaknic

Track Listings
1. Macktroducing
2. Doggy Style
3. Baby Can I Cum Up
4. Where Did Our Love Go
5. I Just Wanna Show U
6. Play Wit' It - CJ, Silky Slim
7. Can I Get On
8. Loudest Moan
9. School Boy Crush
10. Non Believers (Moms Interlude)
11. Put Your Hand (On My Luv)
12. Freestyle R&B
13. Hole Thang Intro
14. Dreams of a Baller
15. If U Were Mine
16. I Want What I Want
17. More Than Friends
18. 100%
19. She's Got It Goin' On
20. Shoutro's

Welcome To Ralph's World [CD/DVD Combo] [Amazon Exclusive Bonus Content]
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Ralph's World
  • My kids love this CD/DVD!
  • Fantastic!
  • nice song-writing, but the voice?...
  • Kids love this guy
 Welcome To Ralph's World [CD/DVD Combo] [Amazon Exclusive Bonus Content]
Ralph's World
Manufacturer: Disney
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

DisneyDisney | Children's Music | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000I0RR2Q
Release Date: 2006-10-03

Tracks:

  1. Fee Fi Fo Fum
  2. Puppy Dog
  3. Dance Around
  4. The Coffee Song
  5. The Mighty Worm
  6. Things That I Like
  7. With A Friend (The Pooh Song)
  8. Dinosaur Rumble
  9. Peggy's Pie Parlor Polka
  10. All I Want To Do Is Play
  11. At The Bottom Of The Sea
  12. Animal Friends
  13. Surfin' In My Imagination
  14. Happy Lemons
  15. Riding With No Hands
  16. Sunny Day Rainy Day Anytime Band (Exclusive Amazon Bonus Track)

Tracks:

  1. Things That I Like - Video
  2. Dance Around - Video
  3. Dinosaur Rumble - Video
  4. Surfin' In My Imagination - Video
  5. Mighty Worm - Video
  6. Puppy Dog - Video
  7. Happy Lemons (Exclusive Amazon Bonus Video)

Amazon.com

Welcome to Ralph's World represents indie-minded musical magician Ralph Covert's leap to the bigs--the bigs, in the kids' game, meaning Disney. Worry not, though, Ralph fans: instead of steering the world-class story spinner behind such all-ages gems as "Kid Astro" and "Old Red No. 7" in a clumsy corporate direction, the label elected to distill 16 of his best and brightest tracks from the six previous Ralph's World discs. Thus we're essentially treated to a greatest-hits package: "Surfin' in My Imagination," "At the Bottom of the Sea," "Sunny Day Rainy Day Anytime Band," and "The Coffee Song" all make the cut, and they're as zippy-joyful-plucky as ever. A few future classics--"We Are Ants" and "What Can You Do with Your Baby Brother"--are left off, but time won't rub the sheen off them; they'll just become something for new fans to eventually "discover." Because this wouldn't be a Disney disc without a bonus, Welcome also packs a multimedia one-two punch: six danceable, throw-your-hands-up videos dot disc two. --Tammy La Gorce

More Ralph

Green Gorilla, Monster & Me
The Amazing Adventures of Kid Astro
Good Examples of Bad Examples: The Best of Ralph Covert & the Bad Examples
Made for adults (it's Ralph's band before he started doing children's music) but kid-friendly.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Ralph's World.......2007-07-23

If your children enjoy Ralph's music, this is a good CD/DVD combo. I gave it 4 stars only because I wish it had a few more songs on it. The music on Ralph's World is very easy for parents to listen to.........does not get annoying like some children's music.

5 out of 5 stars My kids love this CD/DVD!.......2007-07-14

This is a great value because you get the CD plus the bonus DVD. My kids love the songs and dancing to the music. The DVD is one of their favorites. The songs are cute for the kids and definitely more "grown-up friendly" than some other children's performers.

5 out of 5 stars Fantastic!.......2007-06-24

Having seen Ralph's World clips on the Disney Channel, I decided to give this cd/dvd a go. As soon as I popped the dvd in, both my children were mesmerized. My one year old stared through the first two songs (she doesn't care for tv usually) then hopped up and started bouncing and dancing. My four year old made me repeat the dvd 4 times! The songs are catchy and fun without being annoying. My husband and I catch ourselves singing the songs even when we aren't listening to them. My only complaint is that I wish the dvd was longer. The cd is nice to listen to at home or in the car, and I can listen to every song unlike many other children's cd's I own. This is a great buy!

2 out of 5 stars nice song-writing, but the voice?..........2007-06-07

Too bad talented song-writers don't always recognize that their voice / singing do not do their songs the best justice. Whenever we play this, someone loses it and turns it off within two songs. It's just that annoying. Too bad, the songs are really good.

5 out of 5 stars Kids love this guy.......2007-05-21

This cd surpasses baby einstein with regards to attention. kids seem to be drawn to this singer - we have this on most days of the week and our daughter dances to it.
Welcome to Jamrock
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • I totally love this cd!
  • Great album
  • Quite Good
  • Really good reggae cd
  • Love It!
 Welcome to Jamrock
Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley
Manufacturer: Umvd Labels
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Dance HallDance Hall | Reggae | International | Styles | Music
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  1. Halfway Tree
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ASIN: B000ASATWQ
Release Date: 2005-09-13

Tracks:

  1. Confrontation
  2. There For You
  3. Welcome To Jamrock
  4. The Master Has Come Back
  5. All Night
  6. Beautiful
  7. Pimpa's Paradise
  8. Move!
  9. For The Babies
  10. Hey Girl
  11. Road To Zion
  12. We're Gonna Make It
  13. In 2 Deep
  14. Khaki Suit

Amazon.com

Grammy winner (for 2001's Halfway Tree) Damian "Junior Gong" Marley, the youngest singing son of the immortal Bob and brother of Ziggy, Julian, Stephen and Ky-mani, has made a major splash in the family business. The confrontational title track of his third album (which entered the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart at Number 7, the biggest opening week ever for a reggae artist), deals with vacationing "haves" partying on the backs of increasingly desperate "have-nots." It has fomented a storm of protest from corporate entities who claim that Marley has presented his homeland (or more accurately, their interests) in a negative light. Another high point is "Pimpa's Paradise," a heartbreaker about drugs leading to prostitution, backed by a vulnerable-sounding acoustic guitar. Produced by Damian and Stephen Marley, it's an eclectic, sophisticated mix, constructed over treacherous rhythmic undercurrents, illuminated by empathy, courage and soul. A shifting kaleidoscope of classic and cutting-edge Jamaican grooves spars with R&B and hip-hop, references to Marcus Garvey, Eek-A-Mouse, and Exodus, plus guest stints from Buju Banton, Bounty Killer, Bobby Brown, Black Thought and Nas. --Christina Roden

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars I totally love this cd!.......2007-07-20

I heard a few reggae songs that I liked, but this cd, which I originally purchased after seeing the video for "Road to Zion" featuring the ultra talented NAS, is the best cd I purchased in quite a while. I can listen to every single song, and I am glad he included the words, because I have learned almost all of them. Most of my friends do not give reggae a chance unless it's Sean Paul, but I tell them that Damian is "the truth", and listening to his music is not only entertaining, but uplifting, motivating and inspirational. It's wonderful that Bob Marley had such talented children, and Damian is one of the most talented, like he says, verbally, no doubt, he is "nitroglycerin"!

5 out of 5 stars Great album.......2007-07-03

I really like this album, because Damian throws in a lot of different styles and techniques, which can uncommon with some reggae artists. I believe that these different styles are an advantage, because it keeps the songs varied and diverse.

4 out of 5 stars Quite Good .......2007-06-27

Lost of singles on this album that have been released and their are one or two other songs that are good enough to be....making this cd, worth checking out.

4 out of 5 stars Really good reggae cd.......2007-06-12

I love the title track, Welcome to Jamrock. It's an awesome song. The rest of the cd was pretty good.

5 out of 5 stars Love It!.......2007-05-02

I listen to this album A LOT! Enough said. I think Jr. Gong gets better and better with each album. It's really neat to see how he has matured as an artist. I think Stephen's production and vocal skills are also proven excellent. Much respect to Damian and Stephen, they continue make their own legacy of music.
Welcome to the City
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Simply Outstanding
  • It's About Time!!!!!
  • A Sure Award Winner
  • Gotta have it
 Welcome to the City
The City of Refuge Sanctuary Choir
Manufacturer: Tyscot Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000QCU9LM
Release Date: 2007-06-26

Tracks:

  1. Introduction
  2. Not About Us
  3. City Song (The Welcome)
  4. Glory To the Highest
  5. He Is Worthy
  6. Jesus
  7. I Will Go
  8. More Of Thee
  9. Everybody Praise
  10. Glory, Glory, Glory
  11. Hellelujah
  12. Holdin' On
  13. Harvest Time
  14. I Will Sing Praises
  15. Alright

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Simply Outstanding.......2007-07-17

This CD has to be the #1 Gospel CD so far for 2007. It is very seldom that you get 14 out of 14 songs on a CD to listen to which are this good - this CD is one of them. Every single cut is uplifting, dynamic, and appeals to your gospel music senses.

My advice, if you don't have this CD, listen to the samples, then get it as soon as you can - you will be glad you did!!!

5 out of 5 stars It's About Time!!!!!.......2007-07-01

I've been blessed for years by the preaching ministry of Bishop Noel Jones and have always been anticipating the album debut of his choir(whom I'd only heard at a glance via his television broadcast and on his documentary, the Hoover Street Revival). This album has been a long time coming and since purchasing it I can't put it down...strong classics for those of the Gospel persuasion, praise and worship persuasion, and even of the reggae persuasion. And in addition to highly anointed contributions of members of his praise team and choir, the project features cuts with Donnie Mcclurkin, Deitrick and Damita Haddon. Wow. If you want a little extra you may want to purchase the Wal-mart version that features a free dvd(videos and the sermon, "Focus" by Bishop Jones). If you've been blessed by the releases of Bishop Jakes & the Potter's House Mass Choir, Bishop Eddie Long and the Total Praise Mass Choir, and others...the debut of Bishop Noel Jones & the City of Refuge Sanctuary Choir is a must have. I know where I'll be churchin' whenever I visit the City.

5 out of 5 stars A Sure Award Winner.......2007-06-27

Awesome, this cd is one of the best gospel cd's, or any genre, I've heard in a while. Great worship and praise in combo with great beats, energy, and encouraging lyrics that will uplift the soul.

5 out of 5 stars Gotta have it.......2007-06-27

If you enjoy Good Gospel Music & buying a CD where every song is a blessing then I would strongly suggest "Welcome to the City". I have never Purchased a CD where I enjoyed Every Song until now. This Choir is truly anointed. God Bless.
Welcome to Diverse City
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Decent, not his best
  • DC Talk Vet's Second Solo Effort
  • Good and clean..
  • great cd!!!!
  • I love Toby Mac!!
 Welcome to Diverse City
Tobymac
Manufacturer: Forefront
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002ZDWXK
Release Date: 2004-10-05

Tracks:

  1. Hey Now
  2. Catchafire (Whoopsi-Daisy)
  3. The Slam
  4. Poetically Correct
  5. Atmosphere
  6. Gone
  7. TruDog: The Return
  8. Diverse City
  9. Stories (Down to The Bottom)
  10. Getaway Car
  11. Burn For You
  12. Fresher Than A Night At The W
  13. Ill-M-I
  14. Phenomenon
  15. Gotta Go
  16. Atmosphere [Remix] (featuring dc talk)

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It won't take you long after the opening strains of "Toby's back" from the opening track of Welcome To Diverse City to realize that yes indeed, Toby Mac is back with his second solo effort and follow-up to the superb Momentum. It's apparent from the beginning of this release that the studio wizard and third member of DC Talk is back in the house with another rich blend of rap, soul, pop, and techno. All the while, this DC Talk-er is laying down the gospel of one God, one love, and one people. Leading off with the smooth rap of "Hey Now," Toby Mac promises us to "set a new pace" because "it's been a long time comin' but I'm serving up the sequel." And serving up he does well with healthy portions of hard rock ("Slam"), funky soul with Bootsy Collins ("Welcome To Diverse City"), smooth pop ("Gone"), disco rock ("Getaway Car"), and biographical rap ("Gotta Go"). Building off his group and solo release experience (not to mention multiple production jobs for other artists), Toby Mac flows with a lyrical and stylistic consistency that holds together. Ultimately what he does so well is fly all the colors of the musical rainbow in one banner, seamlessly weaving different styles into one unmistakable flag. It's a mark all his own and worthy of merit in the Christian music world and beyond. --Michael Lyttle

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Decent, not his best.......2007-07-24

The Momentum and Portable Sounds albums are better. Interesting that with the name "Diverse City" this is the least diverse of his three solo albums. Most of the songs are in the Hip-Hop/Pop style he does so well. For the true Tobymac fan, it's a worth while buy but if you're just getting into Tobymac, you're better off getting one of the other albums.

5 out of 5 stars DC Talk Vet's Second Solo Effort.......2007-05-21

While I was in high school and college in the early/mid 90's, I dived headfirst into Christian music. I'm not talking about Sandi Patti, Amy Grant, and Steve Green. I'm talking about rock groups such as Petra, PFR, acoustic rockers Jars of Clay and bands such as the Newsboys and Audio Adrenaline. The one band that I often steered clear of was DC Talk. Why? Because everyone I talked to would tell me that they were a rap act and, well, I really don't like rap that much. Well, when "Jesus Freak" was released, I took notice of DC Talk. They weren't just a rap band. They were much more than that. I eventually went on to purchase more of their work and came to appreciate their mixed bag of genres and even enjoy the rap tunes.

Although I haven't heard "Momentum," I decided to pick up "Welcome To Diverse City" because I heard "The Slam" on one of the "X" compilation albums. Tobymac is in top-notch form here. One of the greatest things about his music is that you cannot label it as just rap, rock, hip-hop, or anything else. He literally crosses multiple genres, often in the same song. Each and every song on this album is unique and at the same time equal to every other song on the disc. You'll hear rap, hard rock, traces of nu-metal, soul, hip-hop, and techno music. It's all delivered with a solid, Christ-centric message of love, salvation, and evangelization. My favorite songs include "The Slam," "Diverse City," "Catchafire" and "Burn for You."

If you enjoy today's many secular hip-hop, rap, and rock artists, check out Tobymac. His message is a positive one that you can actually play around the children without worry. It's nice to hear a guy with such talent using his skills to promote Jesus Christ. In a world of homogenized pop and rock (both secular and Christian), Tobymac is a breath of fresh air that deserves more attention than he is getting.

4 out of 5 stars Good and clean.........2007-05-01

just the way I like it! My children also like Tobymac which is always a plus!

5 out of 5 stars great cd!!!!.......2007-01-19

we love our cd.it was in perfect shape and it arrived in time for christmas!!!!

5 out of 5 stars I love Toby Mac!!.......2006-12-12

This is the best Toby Mac CD so far!! I love all the songs especially Catchafire, Burn For You, and Gone! To the guy who wrote the last review where he states what he thinks of each song....Gone is about a guy who treated a girl wrong and she told Toby all about it...now he's singing that song to the guy who was "untrue" to his girl.....Listen to the words...
Welcome To My World
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Perfect entry for the genius of Daniel
  • Perfect Companion for "The Devil and Daniel Johnston"
 Welcome To My World
Daniel Johnston
Manufacturer: High Wire Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000F1IPJ2
Release Date: 2006-04-18

Tracks:

  1. Peek A Boo
  2. Casper The Friendly Ghost
  3. Some Things Last A Long Time
  4. Walking The Cow
  5. I'm Nervous
  6. Man Obsessed
  7. Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Your Grievances
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  9. The Sun Shines Down On Me
  10. Chord Organ Blues
  11. Living Life
  12. Speeding Motorcycle
  13. True Love Will Find You In The End
  14. Never Relaxed
  15. Sorry Entertainer
  16. Ain't No Woman Gonna Make A George Jones Outta Me
  17. Lennon Song
  18. Devil Town
  19. Laurie
  20. Story Of An Artist
  21. Funeral Home

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He is erratic, moody, adolescent, and unsettling, just as he is strikingly brilliant, and all depictions entwine on this collection that plucks from Daniel Johnston's most memorable work throughout a quarter-century of bare-bones recording. While his helium-pitched voice can often border on acquired taste territory, Johnston, who suffers from bipolar disorder, writes both gripping melodies and cutting, cunning lyrics--often about failed love, life's ambiguity and his passion for the Beatles and comic book heroes. Any Johnston follower might choose 21 different selections to represent such a catalog, but this package--culled mostly from his '80s songbook--is both symbolic and inclusive, including a pair of chord organ grinders that are among his most familiar: the childlike "Casper the Friendly Ghost" and the wistful "Speeding Motorcycle." Johnston's raw vulnerability shines most on "Never Before Never Again," on which he howls about a former girlfriend, and the fragmented and demented "Funeral Home," where he contemplates his last car ride (to the tune of Bruce Springsteen's "Cadillac Ranch"). Welcome to My World is ideal for any newcomers to Johnston's music, provided they are willing to peel away his torment and contemplate his true genius. --Scott Holter

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Perfect entry for the genius of Daniel.......2006-09-22

Almost every song from this compiliation is present as soundtrack to The Devil and Daniel Johnston. If you want to enter in thsi strange but beautiful world, a schizo Dylan that someday took LSD from the devilish [....] Surfers, this is the one to get. Then, if you become a fan (it happens, eheh), you should try his masterpiece - Songs of Pain 80-83.

5 out of 5 stars Perfect Companion for "The Devil and Daniel Johnston".......2006-05-16

It should first be noted that the music of Daniel Johnston is not for everyone -- you will either love him or hate him, most will feel the latter. His voice sounds like a 14 year old who got into the parents' liquor cabinet, but like Bob Dylan, it's the perfect vehicle for his material. I recommend the excellent documentary currently playing in art movie theaters to learn about this unique singer songwriter's incredible life --you couldn't make up a story as sadly surreal. His music is best appreciated if you understand his history and are familiar with his artwork (his pen and ink cartoon-like drawings go for thousands of dollars). His songs, like his artwork, are replete with symbols and references to his internal mythology, a conglomeration of cartoons, comic books and fire and brimstone religion.
Welcome to My World is sort of a greatest hits of his early work, mostly recorded on cheap tape machines and often given away to people on the street. Daniel bares his soul -- listening to his music is like awkwardly being trapped with a stranger you run into, obviously a little off center, who rattles on providing too much information about his innermost feelings. But no other artist I have heard captures the angst of adolescence quite as well as Daniel, and his sense of melody, his ability to convey complex feelings with the simplest language, is brilliant. Strange, moving, disturbing stuff, an emotional car wreck that you just can't look away from. If you like the off beat and stark emotional honesty in your music, check him out.
Welcome to Sky Valley
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • I Don't Like Metal but i LOVE THIS BAND
  • monster albumn
  • Enjoy your stay.
  • AN ABSOLUTE CLASSIC FOR THE GENRE
  • Listen Without Distraction
 Welcome to Sky Valley
Kyuss
Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002HEP
Release Date: 2006-06-22

Tracks:

  1. Gardenia
  2. Asteroid
  3. Supa Scoopa and Mighty Scoop
  4. 100 (Degrees)
  5. Space Cadet
  6. Demon Cleaner
  7. Odyssey
  8. Conan Troutman
  9. No
  10. Whitewater

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars I Don't Like Metal but i LOVE THIS BAND.......2007-07-09

OK, just so you know where i'm coming from, i'm a huge be-bop jazz and classical music fan and i think Zeppelin, Kiss and Queen just plain SUCK (yeah yeah, write me nasty email, see if i care)

I *DO* like Motorhead and the Ramones a lot though

and i LOVE Kyuss. of their three CDs (Blues for the Red Sun, this one and ...and the circus leaves town) this is probably my favorite because it's a bit more daring

THese guys were just wonderful, loud as hell, grungy thrashing pounding slamming over the top but with some with and cleverness and NONE OF THE POMPOUS B.S. you find with most metal/loud bands: no big hair, no makeup, no skin tight clown outfits, no lame overtly sexual lyrics, no fire eating or hanging from wires when they played, etc. Just guys doing it really well

Sonically i think my aforementioned faves Motorhead and the Ramones are probably the best reference points here. Kyuss was simple, stripped down, bass heavy.

This album basically has 3 songs - they are 'suites' made up of several songs that run into each other. while they grind out some hot effin' riffs and can run full tilt at fast tempos, they also catch you off guard now and then by slowing it down or setting the song up with a quiet-ish, slow-ish intro that suddenly explodes into high volume

5 out of 5 stars monster albumn.......2007-05-13

very good buy. if you just got into kyuss, this is a must have, definetly a jam

5 out of 5 stars Enjoy your stay........2007-03-11

Ok, it's official. This is the best Kyuss album. No doubt about it. Josh Homme's low-tuned riffage, Scott Reeder's Geezer-ish bass lines and fills, Brant Bjork's energetic drumming, and the stoned voice of John Garcia all combine into one energetic groove of an album.

From the opening notes of "Gardenia," this album grabs you and never lets go. There are different atmospheres throughout the whole cd. With songs like "Supa Scoopa" and "Whitewater," the feel is agressive, yet mellow too. Other songs like "Space Cadet" feels like a calm wind blowing by. Other tracks like "Conan Troutman" and "100o" are pure agression. Yet there is a cohesive flow to the whole record.

While some people might complain about the album being tacked onto 3 tracks, I love it. I think that each part has a powerful beginning, a cool middle, and an explosive ending. It works on that behalf.

So, if you're interested in entering the world of Kyuss, get this album, or their other masterpiece, Blues For The Red Sun. You can't lose.

5 out of 5 stars AN ABSOLUTE CLASSIC FOR THE GENRE.......2007-01-02

Kyuss are the pioneers of "stoner rock", and this recording not only represents the pinnacle of accomplishment for Kyuss, but for the whole somewhat obscure, certainly unappreciated, and ill-named genre. However, personally I would not purely categorize Kyuss as stoner rock, and Welcome to Sky Valley is just great rock, period.
I would describe this album as down-tuned guitar distorted thick and sticky molten hot groove riff-laden badassness! If you listen to this CD and don't get how good it is do yourself a favor and listen to it a few more times, it grows on you quick, and as is recommended in the CD booklet listen without distraction.

One blow till I'll take ya' down, I'll take ya' down
One smoke and your head spins around and around
Chrome mags, a million drags, and never lags
An ol' transport queen momma you've never seen
Hear the purrin' motor, and she's a burnin' fuel

5 out of 5 stars Listen Without Distraction.......2006-02-17

On the inside of the CD jacket there is a quiet suggestion that says something to the effect of "listen without distraction". When I first heard this album nearly ten years ago, I sat down to give it a try, and as "Gardenia" began to build I found myself slipping away into a familiar state of ultra peaceful contentedness that I rarely get with albums anymore. Even though I had never heard this album before that moment, it felt like I had been listening for years.

"Welcome to Sky Valley" is a 1994 release from Kyuss, a united effort by John Garcia (later singer for Slo Burn and Unida), Josh Homme (yes, QOTSA Josh Homme), Nick Oliveri (also in QOTSA) and Brant Bjork. Kyuss is raw in a simple (and beautiful) way. Many bands have a distinguishing characteristic that separates them from others, usually a single item that makes them stand out. *Everything* about Kyuss stands out. They are (were) a raw, rockin, metal, jamming kind of band that blends many styles seamlessly into something new. Gardenia, for instance, breaks out into a 2+ minute jam where Josh Homme overlays two tracks of wah with his guitar, one to keep rythm, the other to harmonize. With judicious use of his ride cymbals, Bjork keeps a continuous thread of heavy drumming which weaves it all together.

One thing that stands out about Kyuss is the low, gritty, gain-all-the-way-up-on-a-tube-amp sound of Josh Homme's guitar. "Welcome to Sky Valley" is a bit more refined than the powerful "Blues for the Red Sun", but the often drop-D tuned melody is still there, a modern shadow of Black Sabbath, except better (?). A bold claim, I know... but possibly true. Rumor has it that Homme played his guitar through a bass amp to get that sound. I learned guitar while alternating between Zeppelin and Kyuss, and one thing I picked up fast was Homme's technique of using the low octaves of the key to add space to the sound. Playing "E" in the seventh fret while resonating the open "E" on the low string adds much more to the chord than simply playing an "E" chord in the second fret, and this simple techinque is the basis for much of Kyuss' sound.

Throwing Kyuss into the CD player never disappoints. I especially enjoy it while driving (fast).
Welcome to My Nightmare
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • My favorite song and best solo from alice cooper
  • ALICE COOPER'S PERFECTION
  • Alice Goes Solo
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 Welcome to My Nightmare
Alice Cooper
Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
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ASIN: B000002I99
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Welcome To My Nightmare
  2. Devil's Food
  3. The Black Widow
  4. Some Folks
  5. Only Women Bleed
  6. Department Of Youth
  7. Cold Ethyl
  8. Years Ago
  9. Steven
  10. The Awakening
  11. Escape

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars My favorite song and best solo from alice cooper.......2007-04-25

WELCOME TO MY NIGHTMARE I loved that song to me it starts getting peacful with alices soft singing solos and the drums and the guitars start picking up and I don't know what they were but it sounded like trumpets during the middle of the song I loved it. Im not a really big fan of alice cooper there are just some of his songs I like. I don't know all these songs I just know this song but if there was a single album (which there isn't) I would just review it there instead of here. I have this song on a mix cd full of other songs which I love to listen while Im wasted.

5 out of 5 stars ALICE COOPER'S PERFECTION.......2007-01-14

While Alice Cooper's pinnacle song is 18, his crowning achievement album-wise was Welcome to My Nightmare--his only time to achieve perfection.
Just as KISS hit their zenith with Destroyer, this is where Cooper becomes king of the mountain.
His first official solo album, he brings along a concept album that takes us into a maccabe world of paranoia, schizophrenia, and insanity. It doesn't matter what mood you are in, because there is a track or two for every emotion.
The title track is the perfect opener, starting quietly but builds quickly to a rock anthem. The only question remains: do we feel welcome in this nightmare?
Alice Cooper fortunately did not try to raise any consciousness, nor does he make a political or social statement. He simply has fun, albeit a melancholy, dark way. Think of this as Trick or Treat ... for the insane.
The first few tracks, Devil's Food and Black Widow give us the tongue-in-cheek humor Alice was known for.
Only Women Bleed is Alice's best ballad, revealing some talent ... but he is quick to return to the dark comedy with Department of Youth and Cold Ethel.
The best part of this album is the stretch of songs I like to call "The Trilogy." It begins with Years Ago, builds into the disturbing Steven, and ends with The Awakening. These songs are the most haunting, eerie tunes ever penned by a rock musician.
The finale, Escape, returns to rock form, but still leaves the listener wondering if Alice did indeed escape his insanity.
22 years later, it is obvious: Alice Cooper is never fully sane, and that is why we truly love him.

5 out of 5 stars Alice Goes Solo.......2006-12-12

A new era starts for Alice. Gone is the original band as Alice goes solo teaming up once again with producer Bob Ezrin and new co-writer guitarist Dick Wagner to create Alice's vision of grand rock theater. "Nightmare" is considered a classic by most Cooper fans and indeed it is a great album albeit different from what his fans at the time might have been used to. The album is a concept piece revolving around the main character "Steven" (who is really Alice) sleeping through a nightmare...........or is it real? This album was conceived and written for the stage as Alice took a full theatrical production of this work on the road. Part rock, theater, Broadway, ballads, and even jazzy at times "Nightmare" covers a lot of ground. Several huge hits came from this album and they are all good ones. The title track with its horn section blaring out the main theme is very different from anything The Alice Cooper Band ever did. "Only Women Bleed" was Alice's first hit ballad. "Department Of Youth" was another big one that although a great song, does not really fit in the context of the album concept. The album tracks are mostly strong as well with "Devils Food / The Black Widow" still playing a part in Alice's set today. Vincent Price's creepy narration during "Black Widow" is a bit corny, but I get the feeling that is the way Alice wanted it to be. "Cold Ethyl" is similar to "I Love The Dead" from the previous album, only this one is totally done as a black comedy. The album closes with four songs that run together "Years Ago", "Steven", "The Awakening" , and "Escape" telling the story of Steven (Alice) and some of his mental.......lets say issues. The Steven character would show up on several later Cooper albums as well. For fans of progressive rock Tony Levin (King Crimson, ABWH, Peter Gabriel) played bass on this one. Although this album was a big departure from the original band's material it stands on it's own as a great piece of work.

3 out of 5 stars The beginning of the downward slide.......2006-09-03

Historically this is a better Alice Cooper cd b/c (I think) he made worse and worse stuff as time went on. After 1978, he was a parody of the once great artist that he was in the mid 1970's.

"Only Women Bleed" "Some Folks" and "Welcome to my Nightmare" are all good songs but, they are not even close to the quality that he did when Alice Cooper... the band was together. When compared to "Love it to Death" "Killer" "Schools Out" and "Billion Dollar Babies" this is a very lesser, embarassing work.

Remember, this was originally a raucous Detroit act compareable to The Stooges, Amboy Dukes and MC5. This was a Vegas lounge act by now. He would have been an MTV darling with this packaged lame excuse for rock music.

5 out of 5 stars Been listening to this for 30 years and I'll listen for another 30...!!!.......2006-07-31

Unquestionably one of the albums nearest-and-dearest to my heart, it can instantly transport me through time and I'm a teenager again....which isn't to say I want to live in the past (heck, I like being middle-aged!) but it's a declaration of the sheer power of this album. Alice's greatest album, bar none....and that's saying alot.

This is one of those few-and-far-between albums that you have to commit yourself to when you fire up the stereo to listen to it: it just feels WRONG to interrupt it for any reason. (The Beatles "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band", "Imperial Bedroom" by Elvis Costello and "Ritual De Lo Habitual" by Jane's Addiction are others that fall into this category.) Every song is of the highest quality; there are no dips in quality in the entirety of this exquisitely well-written and performed drama. The Bob Ezrin production is superb, bringing Alice's vision to vivid, haunting life. The band is in total synch and at the top of their game. Alice growls, pleads, shrieks, mocks, whispers and raves with equal, mesmerizing effect, like a character actor running wild with the juiciest role of his career.

If someone told me I could only have 60 minutes of recorded music, the closing sequence of "Years Ago" > "Steven" > "The Awakening" > "Escape" just might make the cut. Alice Cooper at the peak of their powers, this amazing sequence can still produce goosebumps on my arms. The nightmare-carnival of "Years Ago", the glorious, powerhouse orchestration of "Steven", the creepy, childlike tinkling piano which introduces "The Awakening".....WOW, what a show! When the opening chords of "Escape" come bounding out of my speakers, I'm instantly on my feet singing along in delirious rapture. (This album has the very same effect on my older sister Cindy. Put it on and you won't find two happier people anywhere!)

"Welcome To My Nightmare" is indeed the stuff of legend and hopefully will be listened to for many generations to come!
Steve Nieve: Welcome to the Voice
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • A thoroughly fascinating piece of work
  • A passed experiment
 Steve Nieve: Welcome to the Voice

Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B000MGB3DU
Release Date: 2007-05-15

Tracks:

  1. Prologue Of Dionysos
  2. Song Of the Ghost Of Carmen
  3. Medley: Grand Grand Freedom: A) Dust And Contempt/B) Grand Grand Freedom/C) We Are the Workers
  4. Unfailing Welcome To the Voice
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  6. Song Of the Ghost Of Norma
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  9. The Desire Of Dionysos
  10. Troublemaker
  11. Don't Touch Him
  12. Distanciation
  13. Happiness?
  14. Despair
  15. The Unlikely Duet

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Composed by longtime Elvis Costello keyboardist Steve Nieve and set to a surreally episodic, multilingual libretto by his life partner, Muriel Teodori, this singspiel/dramatic oratorio describes the obsessive passion of an opera-loving steelworker of Greek extraction (Sting) for a diva (Barbara Bonney), a not-unheard-of situation in either real or reel life. Although Dionysos (the hero) seems to hover on the edge of becoming a textbook psycho-stalker (the cover photo of a hard-hat kissing his saw does little to dispel this impression), all ends well, if unbelievably. Blue-collar boy not only narrowly avoids incarceration (Elvis Costello appears as a police officer) but even gets next to the ermine-collar girl. Scored for string quartet with piano and reed improvisations, the work's avowed raison d'être was to allow voices from various backgrounds, classically trained and otherwise, to encounter one another on a level playing field. This might have been more successful if the singers were better matched in terms of texture and production. As it is, the sopranos soar effortlessly, allowing the music to do the work, while the male pop stars take the opposite approach, working up a sweat at the drop of an emotion. Musically, despite arresting juxtapositions between conventionally melodic power-pop and 20th-century atonality--to say nothing of a blazing concluding "yes" sung by all involved--the composition comes across more as a study in parallels rather than a unifying force. But even so, the point does get across, and so ambitious and heartfelt an adventure is always worth checking out. --Christina Roden

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A thoroughly fascinating piece of work.......2007-06-12

In the few weeks I've had the disc I've only heard it in part ; in the background as I worked , reading etc. This evening, for the first time, I played it through in full, no distractions except for occasional glances at the sun setting over the distant Wicklow mountains and trees behind Foyle mansions. Such undivided attention brought in to focus a thoroughly fascinating piece of work. A collection of voices blend with the subtlest of instrumentation to tell a simple story. Once it's accepted that no hugely groundbreaking piece of social commentary is part of the package ( I mean that as a compliment) it is possible to get totally lost in it.

Earlier 'distracted' listening had me thinking Elvis Costello's contribution was too loud and just not right. However it's with his abrasive introduction from track 10 - 'Troublemaker' ( such an apt title!) - onwards that the show really kicks into gear. He is the 'grit' that contrasts so tellingly with the artfulness of the other contributors. It leads into a six track sequence that, in it's build up of emotion, is stunning.

Robert Wyatt is the star of the show. All the others are excellent but it's contribution that keeps popping up in my memories , especially 'Happiness'.

In short this is a album that has to be listened to in full to get it's proper effect. None of your in-ear , train/car journey etc. background listening ; in a room , on speakers , loud. It's a circumstance that can be a bit of luxury in the frantic pace of life but , in this case, well worth the effort. Sympathetically produced, it would make a great stage-show. Well done, one and all.

5 out of 5 stars A passed experiment.......2007-05-25

Steve Nieve and Muriel Teodori spent 10 years on this project. Very well spent time! They had a lot of hard times, obviously it wasn't a simple project. Bringing together great classical and jazz-pop artists to record an "Opera" isn't a thing you can easily do. But for their and our luck they finally succeded. I had to check twice who was singing the first track, 'cause I couldn't believe it was Sting. And notice I love Sting from 1980. The most moving track is number 3, Grand Grand Freedom. It is sung by Robert Wyatt plus Sting and others. I found myself almost in tears from commotion. His fragile voice is so poignant, so evocative you can't remain insensible. And Sting singing "and Mozart" during the Workers song is simply sublime. The story is simple but multi-layed. I strongly recommend it. Just don't expect a simple song's collection, but don't be scared by the idea of a modern Opera. Chapeau to Steve Nieve and Muriel Teodori and all the great singers and musicians that realized the recording. I wished there will be a teatrical representation sooner or later!
Welcome to Haiti: Creole 101
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • One of Wyclef's Greatest works
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  • Bon Bagay!
  • Love It!!!!!!
  • Great WORLD album
 Welcome to Haiti: Creole 101
Wyclef Jean
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ASIN: B0002WZTB6
Release Date: 2004-10-19

Tracks:

  1. Jean Dominique Intro
  2. 24 E Tan Pou Viv
  3. President
  4. Bicentennial
  5. Generation X
  6. Party By The Sea
  7. Haitian Mafia
  8. Le Ou Marye
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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars One of Wyclef's Greatest works.......2007-05-19

This album is probably one of the best albums I have heard in a long time. It tells some of Haiti's history and gives alot of respect to the rest of Carribean. It reveals Haiti's proud history of Independence.Dieu vous bénit Wyclef. Bonjour le Pacifique du sud. Ceci est un grand cd. Great CD.

5 out of 5 stars Love Wyclef.......2007-04-15

I loved the fugees and love wyclef. His albums always have the carribean flavor. Must have in the collection it is a classic.

4 out of 5 stars Bon Bagay!.......2006-03-20

This is a great CD for anyone who love Caribbean music, especially Konpa Kreyol. Se yon bon bagay ke li ye. Li gen bon mizik ladan.

5 out of 5 stars Love It!!!!!!.......2006-02-23

I love this cd. It's upbeat and fun. I listen to it everyday. I hope he puts out another cd in this same style. My favorite song is President but Fistibal festival is a close second. There's not a song on here that I don't like. I highly recommend this cd.

5 out of 5 stars Great WORLD album.......2005-12-16

This is quite possibly my favorite album ever. It doesn't fit in with Wyclef's past rap and hip-hop albums, but it is an excellent world/carribean cd. I especially like Bicentennial. If you want to have an uplifting album with great flow, buy this one. I believe that Wyclef should continue both with this carribean and his rap as well.
Welcome To The Monkey House
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Welcome to the Mediocre House
  • A Different Dandy Album
  • CPM
  • This CD is a Must Have!
  • I Try to Live on Science Alone
 Welcome To The Monkey House
The Dandy Warhols , and Dandy Warhols
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B0000AKX8G
Release Date: 2003-08-19

Tracks:

  1. Welcome To The Monkey House
  2. We Used To Be Friends
  3. Plan A
  4. Wonderful You
  5. Scientist
  6. I Am Over It
  7. The Dandy Warhols Love Almost Everyone
  8. Insincere
  9. The Last High
  10. Heavenly
  11. I Am Sound
  12. Rock Bottom
  13. (You Come In) Burned

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The Dandy Warhols' fourth album arrives with a cover that melds Sticky Fingers and The Velvet Underground and Nico. One therefore assumes that leader Courtney Taylor-Taylor's claim that predecessor Thirteen Tales from Urban Bohemia was "the last classic rock album" was a bit tongue-in-cheek. (Actually, one had assumed that already.) Reversing rock's usual guitars-front-keyboards-as-filigree, Monkey House takes the Dandys into a challenging sphere while remaining undeniably organic sounding. The band and co-producers Nick Rhodes (Duran Duran and Tony Visconti (Low, Electric Warrior) have built elaborate but never stifling arrangements of these songs--check out the way guest Nile Rodgers's rhythm guitar part subtly funks up the last minute of "Scientist," or how the group makes the pulsing "(You Come In) Burned" perhaps the best yet of its trademark trancelike album closers. Taylor-Taylor continues to display growing self-knowledge in his "words of comic wisdom": "I Am Sound" isn't a declaration of aural omniscience, but a simple affirmation of OK-ness, while "The Last High" dissects the end of a high-style love affair. Miss this and miss one of the year's finest rock & roll records. --Rickey Wright

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Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Welcome to the Mediocre House.......2007-01-30

I was expecting more of 13 tales from urban bohemia, and that is not what this album is. Actually, its more of a dance album than a rock n roll album. 13 tales is one of my favorite albums of all time because of the obvious influences of some of my favorite old singers/songwriters (Mick Jagger, Iggy Pop, David Bowie, Lou Reed), but with monkey house, they clearly did not have the same influences or even the same creative force which made 13 tales so memorable and varied. Basically, you can tell that the guy who produced Duran Duran albums had a large say in the production of this album and I find that sad. I do really like Plan A, though, and I listen to it about 10 times in a row and sing along then take the album off. I would not recomend this album unless you want some 80s sounding synth-pop to dance around to. But if you don't have 13 tales, get it quick.

3 out of 5 stars A Different Dandy Album.......2007-01-29

Make no mistake about it, this is different from 13 Tales and Come Down, and sometimes change is both good and bad. The songs "The Last High" and "We Used to Be Friends" are two of my favorite tracks in any kind of music. "The Last High" is a trippy, but undeniably catchy song, one of my all-time favs. While "Friends" is just a great "hook-driven" rock song. "Plan A", and "Heavenly" are the other good songs on this album while "Rock Bottom" is decent. The Dandies have lightened up a bit as the guitar is not as heavy and the keyboards have become more of a focal point. I loved 13 Tales and Come Down as albums, but this one just isn't as good overall as those two. This one has great individual songs, but not enough other material to make this a great album. This is a decent album, but not great. Its one of those CD's that you just listen to a several songs then change the CD. I'd suggest just buying or downloading those 5 good tracks and the rest you can skip over.

4 out of 5 stars CPM.......2006-10-30

I thought this was a terrific album that was very well produced but different from the earlier music.More commercial...Hard core fans might not approve....

5 out of 5 stars This CD is a Must Have!.......2006-10-01

I bought this cd today, and was listening to it in the car. It made me want to pull the car over, get out, and Dance!!!! I absolutely Love it!

4 out of 5 stars I Try to Live on Science Alone.......2006-08-21

As a Dandy Warhol newcomer, I was pleased to find that MONKEY HOUSE displayed none of the weaknesses of ODDITORIUM. In fact, some of this CD's strongest tracks suggest the mid-1970s work of David Bowie. And that's a very good thing, as it means there are bona-fide quality songs here. (BTW, Bowie apparently asked the group to open for one of his tours in 2003, the year this project came out. Coincidence?)

This album is a tribute to a Kurt Vonnegut short story collection, but one needn't be familiar with that author to recognize how excellent some of the pop herein is. It's laid-back, catchy, and sometimes stupidly goofy, as with the song "I Am a Scientist." ("I am a scientist... I try to live on science alone..." [repeat many times]).

Don't get me wrong; this isn't a perfect album; in fact, only five of its songs are good, but those five are very, VERY good indeed. (For the record, they are "We Used to Be Friends," the afore-mentioned science song, "The Dandy Warhols Love Almost Everyone," "The Last High," and "I Am Sound.")

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