No Mercy [Explicit Lyrics]

Track Listings

1. Intro

2. Caged in Gorillas

3. Steppin With Your Weapon

4. Paper Chase - Blac Monks,

5. Enemy Within - Blac Monks,

6. Marked for Death

7. Monk Mentality

8. Jungle Funk - Blac Monks, Kimberly Smith

9. Natural Herbs & Spices

10. God Complex

11. No Mercy

12. Young Guns - Blac Monks,

13. Grim Reaper

No Mercy,Blac Monks,Virgin Records,Gangsta Rap,Hardcore Rap,Hip-Hop,Pop,Rap & Hip-Hop,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues,Southern Rap

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Classic Debut
The One that Started it All
Slayer's debut album
Old, but good!!
its not their fault....

Show No Mercy
Slayer
Manufacturer: Metal Blade
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Hell Awaits
Haunting the Chapel
South of Heaven
Reign in Blood
Seasons in the Abyss

ASIN: B000001C6M
Release Date: 1994-01-11

Tracks:

Evil Has No Boundaries
The Antichrist
Die By The Sword
Fight Till Death
Metal Storm/Face The Slayer
Black Magic
Tormentor
The Final Command
Crionics
Show No Mercy

Customer Reviews:

Classic Debut.......2007-07-16

4 1/2 stars.

It's not to say that Slayer didn't have a unique sound, but for points of reference I would say that this sounds like a cross between Metallica's "Kill 'Em All" and Venom's "Welcome to Hell". Like the former, the album is extremely catchy without sounding the least bit commercial. I'd say this was due to the fact that they were clearly influenced by NWOBHM which often has that same attribute. The album is also quite dark like "Welcome to Hell" but it is less tongue-in-cheek and they avoid the silly (not an insult) "fun" songs that Venom likes to throw in every once in a while. Both the guitarwork and drumming are amazing. Although technically challenging to a good degree, they make sure to focus more on quality songwriting than showing off. Also, the vocals are among the best among Slayer albums. They're less angry than later on and a bit raspier. Even if he's not technically a "good" singer by the traditional standards that your high school music teacher followed, the vocals are very fitting particularly because of the obvious Venom influence, plus he does the style well. The album is not the band's lyrical peak, but the lyrics are decent. They don't come off as honest or as brutal as on albums like "South of Heaven" and "Christ Illusion", but at the same time they don't totally wallow in the pseudo-Satanic cheese that was so popular at the time. Okay, maybe there's just a hint of that. The lyrics also occasionally deviate from the norm (how many bands have written about crionics?). Anyways, I would say this is one of the best debut albums of the 1980's thrash scene. It's not as brutal as "Reign in Blood" nor as complex as "Hell Awaits" and the sound is slightly dated, but it has it's place and I can't imagine a serious metal freak not greatly enjoying this album.

Also, there is no metal band that could be called more definitive in regards to underground metal. If you have a friend interested in learning about true, influential metal, this is the band to point them to although they should start with "Reign in Blood".

My Slayer album ranking:
Reign in Blood ***** (1)
South of Heaven *****
Hell Awaits ****1/2
Show No Mercy ****1/2
Live - Decade of Aggression ****1/2
Seasons in the Abyss ****1/2
Christ Illusion ****
Haunting the Chapel **** (2)
God Hates Us All ***1/2 (3)
Divine Intervention ***1/2 (4)
Undisputed Attitude ***1/2
Diabolus in Musica ***

(1) My all-time favorite metal album.
(2) I know it's blasphemy to rank "Christ Illusion" higher than "Haunting the Chapel" but I only do so because of the length. I've never understood EP's.
(3) It has poor lyrics and I liked "Bloodline" better when it was called "Gemini", but it's still underrated.
(4) I used to hate it, but it grew on me.

The One that Started it All.......2007-04-03

I originally got this through Columbia House in August 1996 after I had become a fan through the purchases of Reign In Blood and Seasons In The Abyss. Whereas Venom's Welcome To Hell was a poorly-recorded debut full of metallers who could not play to save their lives, Slayer's Show No Mercy is a poorly recorded debut of metallers who could play. That doesn't change the fact that this album is not one of the great debuts of metal but like Venom's debut it is an album that does carry some merit and enjoyment. Not the essential first purchase but not a waste of time or money either.

Slayer's debut album.......2006-07-23

In 1981, a band out of Southern California known as "Dragonslayer" was formed by singer/bassist Tom Araya and guitarist Kerry King. A drummer, Dave Lombardo, was quickly found, and Jeff Hanneman was brought in as a second guitarist later into 1981. Most of their music at this time was influenced by the New Wave of British Heavy Metal that was sweeping through the world during the early 1980s, but after attending a Metallica concert in 1982, they were hell bent on playing harder and faster than said band and shortened their name to Slayer. By 1983, they were already signed to Metal Blade Records and released their debut album, Show No Mercy. How did it turn out? Read on for my review.

Well, this album is very different than all of the Slayer albums that succeeded it, because Slayer was still in transition between their NWOBHM roots and the extreme thrash powerhouse they would eventually become. Many of the tempos are modest compared to their later releases and Tom Araya shows off a very wide vocal style (all the way from low-pitch growls to Halford-like schreeches). However, look away from some of the things the band were still growing out of during this timeframe, and you'll find one of Slayer's best releases.

Many of the songs on this album remain classic live staples to this day (Antichrist, Die by the Sword, Black Magic), while others sound like they came straight from a Judas Priest record (Cryonics, Tormentor). I love all the variety on this album, from the progressive monster that is Metal Storm/Face The Slayer (my fave off the album) to the adrenaline-fueled tital track.

Overall, if you are a NWOBHM fan and a thrash metal fan, or a Slayer fan looking to round out your collection, you need to buy this album! It's still one of their best albums!

Old, but good!!.......2006-07-15

I've been searching for this item everywhere!! I found it on Amazon.com and I was delighted to see it. This album is Slayers first, and it is one of the best!! If you like fast riffs, killer solos and just pure insanity, then you should definitely pick up your own copy today!!!

its not their fault...........2006-07-10

that they sucked back then, it was their first cd, so i see why...get diabolus in musica,its way better, slayer rocks, killswitch are the gods of metal. peace....

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IMPRESSED
St. Paul's Cathedral ImpressiveCollection of Anglican Hymns
Excellent Cathedral Organ & Choral
LACK OF DICTION?!!!
Marred by lack of diction

The Music of St. Paul's Cathedral

Manufacturer: Hyperion UK
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Customer Reviews:

IMPRESSED.......2007-05-21

AS A FIRST TIME BUYER AT AMAZON,I AM IMPRESSED AT THE QUALITY OF CD AND TIME OF SERVICE

St. Paul's Cathedral ImpressiveCollection of Anglican Hymns.......2007-01-24

St. Paul's Cathdral is the second largest cathedral church in the basilican style, exceeded only by St. Peter's Rome. New York City's St. John the Divine is larger than St. Paul's, but with decidely gothic elements. All three cathedrals have fine choirs, but St. Paul's and St. John's continue the noble and unique sound of boys and men in the English tradition. St. Paul's great organ is one of the world's finest, with a decay of seven seconds. The great hymns are all here, conducted by John Scott, only recently appointed organist of St. Thomas' Church, Fifth Avenue, New York City. This is a recording will a be prized addition to your library of choral music. You will not be disappointed.

Excellent Cathedral Organ & Choral .......2006-02-24

This selection of recordings by The Choir of St. Paul's Cathedral contains pieces representative of traditional Anglican musical liturgy. The technical aspects of this production on compact disk seem to be outstanding, but beware that the original recordings were in some cases less than stellar. Another reviewer points out that on some tracks the lyrics sung by the choir are overwhelmed by the superb organ playing, which no doubt occurred due to inadequate microphone placement during the recording sessions. That said, I nevertheless rate this presentation of the St. Paul's Choir highly. It provides a mixture of musical types. In addition to the choir, the CD presents the work of four organists, including a marvelous organ solo, as well as several pieces sung a cappella by the choir and its boy treble soloists. I especially recommend this choir's rendetion of Gregorio Allegri's "Miserere," which features the voices of two boy trebles, a boy alto and a bass, which yeilds a mesmerizing experience. Unless one is acquiring full sets of the St. Paul's Choir's music, this compact disk should delight anyone interested in traditional cathedral organ and choral music.

LACK OF DICTION?!!!.......2003-11-12

Obviously the individual who wrote the review including the "marred by lack of diction" remark is not too familiar with the traditional boychoir sound. I am moved to sickness that they were so openly compared with the sound of the all-too-familiar MTC. THOSE WERE ADULTS!!! These are boys! Boys cannot give the kind of sound of the MTC because their voices are not developed enough. The greatest hope a boychoir has of wowing audiences is in their contrast in dynamics. They model this beautiffully in their acapella pieces. In their accompanied pieces, I feel they hold their own above the (sometimes blearing) organ.
Know the genre a little better before you slander a great performance.

Marred by lack of diction.......2003-04-22

The singing is beautiful, melodious and full of harmony. The organ would make Bach proud.

But the lyrics do not stand out. In fact, they are obliterated by the surrounding melodies.

I hate to do this, but I am comparing with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. These little boys would learn from them.

Tracks:

Ave Verum Corpus, K.618 - Adapted by Chris Hazell
Deep River - Arranged by Chris Hazell
The Lord Bless You and Keep You
I'll Walk Beside You - Arranged by Chris Hazell
Stabat Mater
Still, Still, Still Weils Kindlein Schlafen Will
Simple Gifts - Arranged by Chris Hazell
How Great Thou Art
Panis Angelicus - Arranged by Chris Hazell
Bless This House - Arranged by Chris Hazell
Ave Verum Corpus
Cavatina - Arranged by Chris Hazell
The Rose
Amazing Grace - Arranged by Chris Hazell
God's Mercy
Morning Has Broken - Arranged by Chris Hazell
Nearer My God To Thee - Arranged by Chris Hazell
Ave Maria
Send In The Clowns - Arranged by Jonathan Tunick
God Will Be With You

Amazon.com

Everything about Bryn Terfel is over-life-size: his physique, his personality, his breath-control, and of course his extraordinarily beautiful voice. This recording displays his stunning vocalism and versatility to full advantage, but its title belies its content. Alhough it does include some simple pieces, the execution is fussy, overdone, and calculated for maximum external effect. The program ranges from Mozart, Pergolesi and pseudo-Bach to Sondheim in arrangements that are pure Hollywood, complete with throbbing strings and rolling drums, often destroying the spirit as well as the letter of the original compositions. It begins with Mozart's heavenly "Ave verum" arranged for baritone solo and chorus, frustratingly cut off after a few phrases (another setting of the same text by Karl Jenkins, written for Terfel, is more satisfying, being complete and original). The splendid baritone Simon Keenlyside joins him here as well as in the opening number of Pergolesi's "Stabat Mater;" originally for soprano and alto, this must be the baritones' revenge on female singers who usurp songs written for men, like Schubert's and Schumann's cycles. Franck's "Panis angelicus" also inexplicably becomes a duet; unfortunately, Terfel's and tenor Aled Jones' voices do not match. Bach-Gounod's popular "Ave Maria" is all swells and exaggerations. The rest of the program consists of folksongs, hymns, show and film tunes, inflated to operatic proportions and generally ending in a fade-out or a flourish. Even the title song is anything but simple. This record is not for purists who like their music performed the way the composer wrote it, but aficionados of great singing will love it. --Edith Eisler

Customer Reviews:

Bryn Terfel's beautiful voice........2007-05-13

Bryn Terfel has a beautiful voice. Listening to him is very pleasant and definitely something to look forward to. I read a review saying he would replace tenor Pavroti. However, I believe that Mr. Terfel is a Baritone and not a Tenor. That does not detract from the fact that he should be considered one of the world's top male singers. His voice is truly impressive. This CD by Bryn Terfel is one from our collection that is outstanding and a favorite.

Why do people think this guy can sing??.......2007-04-27

Sorry, I think this guy is one of the most overrated singers out there today. He always sounds like he is singing holding his nose shut. VERY nasal sounding.

If you want to listen to an incredibly beautiful voice, buy one of Josh Groban's CD's--you won't regret it! He has the voice of the century!

Relaxing.......2007-02-03

Excellent selection of music. It covers many different types. My wife likes being able to hear the words with out instruments drowning out the vocals. I find it relaxing and many of the songs are familiar and very well done.

Bryn Terfel's Simple Gifts.......2006-02-25

Simply superb. I don't know what our local (Wash DC) paper was talking about when they said Deep River was the weakest link. I was enthralled from beginning to end. I have had the pleasure of hearing Bryn Terfel live in recital at the Kennedy Center. I can assure you that his voice has only improved with age. He was wonderful then and is spectacular now!

A Heartfelt Offering Reminiscent of An Earlier Era.......2006-02-15

Bryn Terfel harkens back to earlier American operatic stars such as Richard Tucker and Robert Merrill who crossed grenres to satisfy their unquenchable need to sing any and all songs that moved them to an appreciative public. These great singers all had their origins singing sacred music from their respective religions and learned to lay their considerable talents before the altar of the simple inspirational song.

This recording is wonderful on many levels. The selections are an unusual mixture of classical sacred music, spirituals, hymns, Lieder, Austrian Christmas and Gaelic songs, musical numbers and movie theme songs harmoniously combined to touch the soul of the listener in a gentle ebb and flow of devotion, intensity and tenderness. All of these songs are beautiful in and of themselves and in his hands, we experience them anew.

Bryn Terfel sings with the commitment necessary to make the awesome challenge of simplicity look easy. To my way of thinking, he is the most communicative and articulate singer today, bar none. He is a poet who savors the sound, feeling and meaning of each and every word and marries it uniquely and faithfully to the music. He transports the listener into the life of a song and transfixes us each and every moment. His enormous talent is not overwhelming or distractive and is inextricably and wholly intertwined with the music. This is greatness and it is very, very rare today.

I like the inclusion of the choir in several of the numbers as it reflects on the nature and context of the songs. I am less fond of the selections with the guest soloists as I feel they do not match his ability to "get inside" a song. The orchestra and orchestations are sensitive and enhancing.

This recording is simply wonderful and should have a broad appeal. It will move and inspire the believer, satisfy and fulfill the otherwise spiritual, calm the troubled and renew a flagging soul.

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Good cheese!
D.J. Naughty Boy Productions@ Dreamboys
the best
4 Stars
The Original Latino/English Group

No Mercy
No Mercy
Manufacturer: Arista
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Greatest Hits (Gold Disc)

ASIN: B000002VS9
Release Date: 1996-11-12

Tracks:

Where Do You Go
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When I Die
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Bonita
Please Don't Go
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How Much I Love You
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Customer Reviews:

Good cheese!.......2005-03-28

I love the album just because of the technopop songs like Where Do You Go and Please Don't Go which were massive in Europe! Excellent!

D.J. Naughty Boy Productions@ Dreamboys.......2004-03-03

Hey No Mercy is very Out? Love to Do it?

the best.......2003-03-15

ALL the tracks are sensual, delicious, and will have you sailing across the dance floor all night and into the morning. Forget Ricky Martin, and all the boy bands when you hear these men. Lovely, their voices and rhythms caress the body and mind and send you sailing.......

4 Stars.......2002-11-09

No Mercy's eponymous debut is good, it scored the band 3 UK Top 10 singles, and sales of over 300,000 (Platinum in the UK) but unremarkable, hip-hop ballardry and uptempo swingbeat highlighted by the single "Where Do You Go." No Mercy is a bit too tame for fans of street level hip-hop, but they have enough hooks and beats to crossover to the charts and dancefloor, respectively.

The Original Latino/English Group.......2001-10-17

I dont know what everyone else is talking about---about them copying Ricky Martin,,,, But No Mercy was here singing in english way before him or Enrique, they are the best group of all time i esp. love where do you ive listened to that song ever since i was 11 its a shame you dont hear about them anymore...I LOVE YOU GUYS! te quero no mercy!!:)

Sacred Treasures III: Choral Masterworks from Russia

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Absolutely FANTASTIC CD !!
Sacred and a treasure!
Absolutely wonderful
More Divine Beauty and Peace!
It Doesn't Get any Better!!!

Sacred Treasures III: Choral Masterworks from Russia

Manufacturer: Hearts of Space
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Release Date: 2000-02-22

Tracks:

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Sourp Sourp (Holy Holy)
Lord Have Mercy
The Mercy Of Peace (Excerpts)
Komm Susser Tod (Bach)
Serenade
Grant Us This O Lord
Our Father
Gloria (Excerpt)
Peaceful Light (Kiev Chant)
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Blessed Art Thou O Lord (Kiev Chant)
Chorale
Amen Alleluia

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What could be more sublime than a wall of dark, rotund Russian voices shimmering against the rising, ornate walls of a great cathedral? Not much, and this compilation of absolutely magnificent music proves it. The label Hearts of Space returns on this third choral collection to the ominous Slavic chant of their first choral album, Sacred Treasures I, which gathered together recordings of stunning Bulgarian and Russian choirs portraying the sacred works of Rachmaninov, Tchaikovsky, and other composers. Whereas Treasures I pulled from varied sections of sacred liturgies, including solo passages, Treasures III most often stays in harmonic chant with select voices occasionally rising and rolling in polyphonic heavenly calls. The collective voice draws the emotive tension taut here, as on Rimsky-Korsakov's "Our Father," which uses the absence of darkness to later juxtapose bold, rising drama. The Kiev chant "Blessed Art Thou O Lord" sends chills down the spine as the whispering consonants of the Russian language skip across the ancient repetition like sand skitters over a stormy beach. This is a collection as breathtakingly beautiful as the Cathedral of the Dormition itself. Not to be missed. --Karen K. Hugg

Customer Reviews:

Absolutely FANTASTIC CD !!.......2007-06-28

I'll keep this short: I'm not new to chant or choral music but there are SO MANY options out here that it's hard to know which ones are worth buying. I've got a few titles in my budding collection but I have to say that this particular recording is FANTASTIC. It is at once awe inspiring, meditative, and peaceful. Simply wonderful...

Sacred and a treasure!.......2007-06-11

Wow! This is as good as the first Sacred Treasures if not better. These holy and divine works are truly "the speech of angels".

Absolutely wonderful.......2006-12-28

I've really become taken with Russian choral music as of late. I've tried to get my hands on every recording I can, and amongst them all this is one of the very best. The phrasing, tonality and selection is terrific.

More Divine Beauty and Peace!.......2006-12-03

I am the producer of this CD and also of the first CD in the Sacred Treasures series called "SACRED TREASURES: Choral Masterworks From Russia" as well as of "SACRED TREASURES IV: Quiet Prayers" and "CELTIC TWILIGHT 7: Sacred Spirit". In each case, my intention was to bring together the very best performances of exceptionally beautiful, slow and peaceful sacred music. Most of the pieces on this compilation (as on the other compilations mentioned above) are filled with lush harmonies sung by large mixed choirs. All the selections are deeply nourishing to the soul.

In many cases, I chose to use excerpts from longer pieces, omitting the exultant huge crescendos and very fast sections that are typical of Russian sacred music, presenting only the slow and quiet verses. Different types of music serve different needs, and in today's stressful and fast-paced world, one of the most important and often neglected needs is for time out from that world--to "lay aside all earthly cares" (as the text to a Russian "Cherubic Hymn" prescribes) and to rest in a magical, quiet space of slow, peaceful, beauty. That peaceful beauty is available to you on all of these compilations, including this one, "SACRED TREASURES III"...

It Doesn't Get any Better!!!.......2006-10-09

Having collected a decent library of sacred music over the years I can readily attest that this is the best sacred music CD that I own, my second favorite being a requiem chant by the monks of Solesmes. Further, upon listening to this CD everyone I know seems to respond to it with the same enthusiasm. Track 10 is my personal favorite, but there are no weak pieces here. The entire production hangs together well. Can't recommend it enough to novice or seasoned liturgical music listener.

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Expect A Great CD!!!!

Expect No Mercy
Nazareth
Manufacturer: Snapper Classics UK
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Expect No Mercy
Gone Dead Train
Shot Me Down
Revenge Is Sweet
Gimme What's Mine
Kentucky Fried Blues
New York Broken Toy
Busted
Place In Your Heart
All The King's Horses
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Product Description

1. Mercy
2. Gone Dead Train
3. Shot Me Down
4. Revenge Is Sweet
5. Gimme What's Mine
6. Kentucky Fried Blues
7. New York Broken Toy
8. Busted
9. Place In Your Heart
10. All The King's Horses
11. Greens
12. Desolation Road (bonus track)

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

Expect A Great CD!!!!.......2007-07-02

Expect No Mercy is among my favorite album from Nazareth. Kentucky Fried Blues, Revenge is Sweet, and All The King's Horses are my favorites tracks. A must buy if your a Nazareth fan!!!

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Good Songs - Could Have Been Much Better
Awesome CD
Good songs, poorly done!
Great CD
Old gospel hymns make a comeback!

Hymned No. 1
Bart Millard
Manufacturer: Sony
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Mawmaw's Song (In The Sweet By And By)
Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior
Have A Little Talk With Jesus
Precious Lord, Take My Hand
Softly And Tenderly
Sweetest Name I Know
Power In The Blood
My Jesus I Love Thee/'Tis So Sweet
The Old Rugged Cross

Customer Reviews:

Good Songs - Could Have Been Much Better.......2006-02-12

When I bought this album, I was hoping to have a modern version of some old hymns. I guess it was, but it was mostly a country sound, which is not what I was expecting.

Bart Millard has great talent. He is the driving force behind MercyMe. Had he used that style of music in modernizing these hymns, they could have really been good. As it is, most of them were nice, but nothing great. There were a couple of exceptions to that. I think he did a very good job on 'The Old Rugged Cross' and 'My Jesus I Love Thee'. Probably the best song on the album was partially a hymn, but mostly an original that Millard wrote - 'Mawmaw's Song (In The Sweet By and By).

As this is titled 'Hymned No. 1', I'm assuming that he is planning to do some more remakes of hymns. I hope that he will do them more in the MercyMe style. One album of new sound hymns that I would highly recommend is 'Redemption Songs' by Jars of Clay.

Awesome CD.......2006-01-20

The more I listen to this CD, the more I love it. To me, the sound is a mixture of country, jazz, gospel, blues, and even a little classic rock. I can't wait for Hymned No. 2 - hope it has some other classics such as Amazing Grace, How Great Thou Art, and I Know Whom I Have Believed (three of my personal favorites). If you're looking for a good set of hymns that don't sound boring and "churchy", give this CD a try!

Good songs, poorly done!.......2006-01-16

Let me start off by saying that I have enjoyed MercyMe's efforts so far in their career, even though I don't particularly care for CCM anymore. Having said, much of this album misses the mark. It can't find its place; Millard tris to envoke a traditional sound and find a modern edge at the same time. As we say down South, that dog won't hunt.

For instance, "Just a Closer Walk with Thee," "Pass Me Not," and "Sofly and Tenderly" start out pretty well, but lose all sense of reverence and tone when they arrive at the choruses. "Have a Little Talk with Jesus" and the opening of "Sweetest Name I Know" are almost unlistenable. "Mammaw's Song" is a bit better, but it is not really a hymn but a tribute to Millard's grandmother. Still, it's one of the better tracks on what I'm afraid is a lackluster collection. "My Jesus I Love Thee/'Tis So Sweet" and "The Old Rugged Cross" are better, but are not so spectacular as to save the album.

I'm sure trying to bring a fresh angle on hymns is a tall order. However, if you are singing a hymn of reverence, a lot of drums and bluesly interludes like are present on this album only serve to obscure the meaning of the lyrics. There are a lot of hymns that can be turned into rocking anthems. On this album, Millard tries to force musical styles onto lyrics and ends up spoiling some truly good songs.

If you want a good collection of rockin' Southern hymns that are coherent and musically adept, try Charlie Daniels "How Sweet the Sound" instead.

Great CD.......2005-12-03

I really liked this CD... it's a twist on many older hymmn's. If you like Mercy Me, you'll love this CD! It's a little more toned down, but still has that unique quality.

Old gospel hymns make a comeback!.......2005-10-21

I love this CD! A local Christian radio station has started playing "Maw-Maw's Song (In the Sweet By and By)" and I just loved it. So, I went out and bought the CD. After listening to just the first song, I was hooked. There are country, blues, and jazz renderings of these 10 great old gospel hymns. I am so grateful to Mr. Millard for keeping these hymns alive for the next generation. I am hoping that we will be treated to a "Hymned, No.2" (pretty please!) in the near future. I sure would love to hear Mr. Millard sing "Just As I Am" (hint, hint). This CD is thoroughly enjoyable and very worshipful. Highly recommended!

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No Mercy No Fear
50 Cent , and DJ Whoo Kid
Manufacturer: Bcd Music Group
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music

4-for-3 Rap & Hip-Hop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music

4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music
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ASIN: B000J103LG
Release Date: 2006-10-31

Tracks:

MTV Intro
Green Lantern
Elementry
Fat B*tCH
Banks Victory
Back Seat/Tony Yayo
After My Chedda
Soldier
E.M.S.
G-Unit Skit
Say What You Want
Clue Sh*t!
Funk Flex
Whoo Kid
Scarlet Skit
Part 2 & Bum Heads
G-Unit/U.T.P.
Wanksta
Star&Buc Outro

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Greatest Hits (Gold Disc)

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000I6BKLY
Release Date: 2006-10-17

Album Description

European only Best Of The Best Gold-Disc pressing is housed in a die-cut slip case, exposing the gold disc. 16 tracks by the '90s R&B trio including 'Missing', 'Where Do You Go', 'Kiss You All Over' and 'Don't Make Me Live Without You'. Sony/BMG. 2006.