Caroline [Import]

Track Listings

1. Caroline

2. Take My Heart Away

3. True (Surrendered Love)

4. Hot Dancer

5. Together Love

6. Precious Love

7. Web of Desire

8. Never Say Never

9. Caroline [Club Mix]

10. Caroline [Radio Edit]

11. Caroline [Jack Mix]

12. Caroline [Remix]

Caroline,Lime,Unidisc Records,Club/Dance,Dance Music,Dance-Pop,Hip-Hop,Urban

Caroline [Import]

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I love, love, love this C.D.
Brilliant Score, Brilliantly Performed by Thibaudet!
=)
Just lovely
Piano Enthusiasts - rejoice!!!

Pride & Prejudice
Caroline Dale , Benjamin Wallfisch , William Lyons , English Chamber Orchestra , Jean-Yves Thibaudet , and Aidan Broadbridge
Manufacturer: Decca
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000BEZQ0Y
Release Date: 2005-11-15

Tracks:

Dawn
Stars And Butterflies
The Living Sculptures Of Pemberley
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Credits

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The year 2005 was big for Italian composer Dario Marianelli. His score for The Brothers Grimm received much applause (probably more than the film itself) and a few months later he came back with another batch of compositions for a period film. This time around, the plaudits are reversed: The film is better than the score. And that's not the only reversal: Since several of his compositions were to be performed by some of the characters on screen, Marianelli wrote parts of the music before the movie was shot, switching the order in which these things are usually done. The onscreen pieces are for solo piano, and Marianelli got a huge leg up by having them played by famed classical performer Jean-Yves Thibaudet. Marianelli was instructed by director Joe Wright to think along the lines of Beethoven (tall order!) but unlike The Brothers Grimm, which cleverly mixed and matched its classical influences, Pride & Prejudice fails to acquire a personality of its own. A few tracks, such as "Arrival at Netherfield," even border on George Winston territory. The intervention of the English Chamber Orchestra usually helps, but overall the score's palette sticks too much to a monochromatic beige. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

I love, love, love this C.D........2007-07-24

I'm listening to this wonderful music while I work. I'm reliving the great movie version 2006. Listening to this music completely relaxes me and I go into a semi-dream state. Love that "Mr. Darcy."

Brilliant Score, Brilliantly Performed by Thibaudet!.......2007-07-13

I have always loved the Pride & Prejudice story, and both previous major versions of film adaptation. I fell in love with this particular version right from minute one, and was immediately captivated by the wondrous music, primarily centered on the piano. It is brilliantly performed by Jean-Yves Thibaudet.

If more modern music was of this caliber, the world would be a more noble place. No film score collection is complete without this item.

=).......2007-07-01

I gotta tell you, the only thing better than Mr. Darcy confessing his love to Lizzy in the rain is listening to this score. I absolutely love it--I espeically love picturing the scenes, which one can see so vividly while listening to the music. It's beautiful. My favorite tracks are 9 and 11. Enjoy!

Just lovely.......2007-06-12

I think this soundtrack is absolutely fantastic and the composer should have won the Oscar in 2006 (at least it was nominated).

Piano Enthusiasts - rejoice!!!.......2007-06-01

I purchased this album some time ago, following having seen the dvd of the movie. What I had really wanted was the sheet music so I could play the beautiful piano pieces as heard in the film. It took a few months for the music to be published - Dario Marianelli is the composer - but until that time I listened to the c.d., which, I believe any lover of classical music will enjoy whether they play piano or not. Mr. Marianelli has crafted a hybrid blend between the best of classical form in musicianship with a more modern aesthetic. His music is cleaner, less fussy . . . and therein lies the beauty - you can hear the melodies singing out above all else, and they are rich, lovely melodies! Grab a cup of tea and the newspaper, or head out in the early morning dew to fuss with your garden . . . with P & P playing as your soundtrack. Hugely satisfying!!!

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Wow.
Love this CD
Could it get any better?
Moulin rouge tried to fill up the GAP
ahahahahaha

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Release Date: 2002-02-26

Tracks:

Your Song
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There are but two kinds of people in the world: Those captivated by Baz Luhrmann's heady, postmodernist musical romp Moulin Rouge--and everybody else. Oddly, the film's initial soundtrack release may have been the project's most traditional element, marketing a slate of pop-star contributions that gave listeners a sometimes-skewed perspective on its true musical charms. This follow-up corrects much of that oversight, offering original film versions of "Sparkling Diamonds" (the lavish, Nicole Kidman-performed medley of "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" and "Material Girl"), Jim Broadbent's and Richard Roxburgh's loopy take on "Like a Virgin," as well as the lively Offenbach "Can Can" parody "The Pitch (Spectacular Spectacular)." It also pays homage to the efforts of composer Craig Armstrong, whose quietly compelling underscore often binds the film's other far-flung musical influences together, be they stately orchestral readings of Elton John's "Your Song," a dramatic arrangement for Kidman and Ewan MacGregor's original film duet of "Come What May," or his dark, melodramatic take on Queen's "The Show Must Go On." The first Moulin Rouge soundtrack collection flaunted the film's bold, cross-genre ambitions; this one chronicles its nakedly emotional heart and soul. --Jerry McCulley

Album Details

Volume Two Includes the Memorable Renditions of 'like a Virgin' and 'your Song' and 'the Pitch (Spectacular Spectacular).' It also features a Mix of the Nicole Kidman Song 'one Day I'll Fly Away.'

Customer Reviews:

Wow........2007-01-15

I must say...I was very glad when they released Part Two of the Moulin Rouge soundtrack. Don't get me wrong...the first part was great and all, but it was nothing spectacular. I was specifically looking for certain songs from the movie, and I was completely disappointed when they were on there. The release of a second soundtrack was, in my opinion, an absolute necessecity.

The highlights of the album are:

-Your Song (Instrumental)
-Sparkling Diamonds (original film version)
-Come What May (original film version)
-The Show Must Go On (original film version)

In my opinion, "The Show Must Go On" is the best song on this album...it was just so perfect for the ending of the movie, and I fell in love with the song. I was so disappointed that it wasn't on the first soundtrack. This song is part of what makes the second soundtrack so amazing...the song is fierce!!

If you love the movie and are a fan of the first soundtrack, then definitely, get this one. Many of the songs are versions taken straight from the movie - I recommend this with 4.5 stars...you will NOT be disappointed!

Love this CD.......2006-07-04

I love everything about this movie. The music is amazing and the instrumental songs on this CD are perfect. The first CD seemed to be more for a bunch of teenyboppers that wanted to hear the worst song on the whole CD (Lady Marmalade). If only they could combine the good songs from the first CD into this one.

I gave this 5 stars even though it's about a 4.5 because they split the soundtrack over two seperate cds.

Could it get any better?.......2006-03-02

So i thought that the first instalment in these soundtracks was great (and it was) but the purchase of this sequel is a must if you want the full effect. With the original film versions of these songs, sung by the stars of the movie, you get the real feel that was the magnifisence of Moulin Rouge! Ewan McGregor is still by far the star, with his talent spilling over the dramatic lovesong 'Come What May' and 'Your Song', but Nicole's brilliant performance as Satine definatly takes front and center in 'One Day I'll Fly Away' and the film version of 'Sparkling Diamonds'...I have noticed that many complain about how the first soundtrack did not include the film version of this song...well you need this CD then...you will not be dissapointed. Other highlights include 'Like a Virgin' which is downright histarical, and the dark cover of 'the show must go on' which highlights the tragidy behind this tightly woven tale. THis is one must have soundtrack for your ever growing collection. A perfect companion to soundtrack number 1!

Moulin rouge tried to fill up the GAP.......2006-02-12

This contains many great tracks missing from the original soundtrack, including Like A Virgin, Spectacular Spectacular and The Show Must Go On. I thought the inclusion of two instrumental versions of Your Song might be a bit redundant, but upon listening to them I really enjoyed them and they are quite different from one another. OK, it's not the best soundtrack that could have been put out. But it's pretty darn close. One thing that many DEDICATED fans of the movie (including myself) said is that the original movie soundtrack lacked the actual original movie score. There are 10+ songs in "Moulin Rouge" and many didn't make the final cut.

Baz did the smart thing, taking the audiences favorite music, a few gems from the first soundtrack such as "Come What May" and "Sparkling Diamonds" as well as a few new songs, like "Like a Virgin", "The Show Must Go On" and "The Pitch (Spectacular Spectacular)" and releasing the Original Film versions, allowing for the amazing vocal performances of the actors, including the fabulous Jim Broadbent, to be shine through. Also, released is background music "Meet Me in the Red Room", played during Christian's arrival in the elephant, marking the only non-actor/orchestral piece within the context of the CD.

One thing that this soundtrack included that I didn't expect was several orchestral pieces that were mostly used as background music throughout the film. "Your Song - Instrumental" (#1) has personally become a favorite and is constantly being repeated in the CD player. Also included is the ending credits music "Bolero" and the final piece ... known as "Ascension/Nature Boy". Also included is a remix of "One Day I'll Fly Away", and like all MR remixes, is a little tough to listen to at first but after repeat listening, it becomes music to your ears.

To all you MR diehards out there: this is a must. Not like I could stop you anyways. To others who haven't been introduced to the spectacular (spectacular) world of Moulin Rouge, this is a great introductory piece, especially side-by-side with the first soundtrack.

ahahahahaha.......2006-02-01

Everything the other customers are saying is true: more music from the film, thankyouverymuch, not irritating pop conceits like the first. However, I would not have reviewed this album unless I found it absolutely necesary to point out that, in the climactic moments of track 5 "Come What May," Ewan MacGregor's voice is for some reason missing and replaced by a bizarre, operatic man's voice. It truly had me crying with laughter the first few times I heard it, and I wanted to share this wondrous discovery with the world.

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Good for Human Ears
Very Good
WOULD GIVE IT 5 STARS BUT IT IS MISSING ONE KEY SONG
There's more to Human League than "Human" and "Don't You Want Me"
All their hits!

The Very Best of the Human League
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Release Date: 2005-03-22

Tracks:

Don't You Want Me
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The ONLY Human League best-of available in the US! Definitive collection, with ELEVEN previously unavailable cuts! 17 tracks total!

Customer Reviews:

Good for Human Ears.......2007-07-06

This is a great compilation of the Human League's tunes. A number of tunes on here I remember liking on the radio as a kid in the 80s, so it was cool to find them here in one package. The Human League are a little off-beat, but not crazy. Sort of like the B-52s in that respect, except HL is more sythesizer kind of music, not so much rock. Good stuff for your CD player. Here are some particularly fun ones:

Don't You Want Me
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Fascination
Lebanon - poignant song about that war-torn country
Human
Heart Like a Wheel
Tell Me When - really energetic
All I Ever Wanted - ditto
Empire State Human

As you can tell from the list, there's a bunch of goodies.

Very Good.......2007-03-22

I used to listen to these songs on WLIR, a Long Island Station(that played music that wasn't played on regular radio stations way back in the early to mid-80s. This group has a soothing and memorable sound. My favorites "Mirror Man", "Human" and "Fascination"
Brings back good memories.

WOULD GIVE IT 5 STARS BUT IT IS MISSING ONE KEY SONG.......2006-07-26

Human Leagues "The Very Best of" is fantastic, however it is missing one very key song which is one of my favorites. The song is "Love is All the Matters" which was the third single from the "Crash" CD.

Though it wasn't a big hit in the US it is up there with "Human" as the best in pop synthesized confection.

"Love is All That Matters" is on other compilations, I am just so surprised they left it out.

There's more to Human League than "Human" and "Don't You Want Me".......2005-11-22

While I am not sure if I would say this album HAS to be be a definite part of your collection, even if you are an eighties child, I must say it showed me that there's more to The Human League than the classics they became most famous for: "Don't You Want Me" and "Human". There's a handful of other tracks in here (most of them already mentioned by other reviewers) worth checking out, but most of them don't size up to the level of "classic" that their most famous ones have reached. Overall, this compilation highlights the nice labor of a synth-based pop band that left their mark and will go down in musical history as one of the genre's pivotal acts.

All their hits!.......2005-10-25

This CD brings back memories of the 80's when Human League were in top form. All the recognizable hits from the artists are here including their #1 chart topping hits Don't You Want Me, (Keep Feeling) Fascination. The CD contains other lesser known tracks as well like my favorite track on here Love Action (I Believe In Love). The only problem I have with this release is they should have released a remixes cd or included it with this release. It would be great to hear their hits remixed.

SJ
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The Best Band Ever just released the Best CD Ever!
Future of rock!
Take the "plunge" into Cinder Road!
Cinder Road: My new favorite band
You'll Love this CD

Superhuman
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CINDER ROAD merges classic rock with a modern, pop metal approach & a unique attitude and presence reminiscent of the best 80s arena rock. The debut CD SuperHuman produced to perfection by Marti Frederiksen (Aerosmith, Def Leppard, Ozzy).

Customer Reviews:

The Best Band Ever just released the Best CD Ever!.......2007-07-18

I have been following Cinder Road before they were Cinder Road. Their talent keeps growing with each and every single performance and this album goes to show that their talent also increases from cd to cd. Songs like "Get In Get Out", "Should've Known Better", "Bad Excuse", and my personal favorite, "Back Home to You" are all catchy and suck you in with the very first note. Lead singer, Mike Ruocco, is now performing with and without his guitar so he is able to be all over the stage and even down with the fans during some songs. His energy gives their live shows and this cd that extra something special that really makes Cinder Road stand out. New additions to the band are Nat Doegan, bass, and Pat Patrick, guitar. They have meshed very well with the other three members and have sparked a chemistry that sets their music even more on fire. Original guitarist, Chris Shucosky, and drummer, Mac Calvaresi keep true to their original style and sound, but have continued to grow along the band's journey. Not to mention that each and every band member is very approachable and more than loyal to their ever growing number of fans. This cd is something you should really pick up. If you want a great sound, get to know Cinder Road's Superhuman. You'll love it!

Future of rock!.......2007-07-17

I knew Cinder Road because they opened DAUGHTRY's first tour. Ok, I didn't go to any of their concerts because I live a lot far for them, but I saw some videos and listened their songs on MySpace. I got amazed since the first couple of notes: THEY ARE AMAZING! And their cd, SuperHuman, shows how incredible they are.
SuperHuman has amazing rock songs. The 1st one, I'm So Sorry is perfect to open the album, because it's a great song and show to the listener what he can expect.
The single, Get In Get Out, is one of that songs that get in your head, but in a good way. After listen it, all the time you'll be singing it.
Learning to love, the 6th song, has amazing lines, it's really well written.
Superhuman, the song that gives the title to the album, another great one.

I could be here talking about it for hours, 'cause the album is amazing, but I won't, 'cause you HAVE to listen it!

Take the "plunge" into Cinder Road!.......2007-06-25

I've been into Cinder Road since they were a local band called Plunge. The Plunge cd was great, but this is even better. The songs are incredible; 11 sonic blasts in 40 minutes, so you're left wanting more. Not the most original, but they love what they do and they've nailed it down. If you're serious about fun and catchy music, this is what you've been looking for. As a dude having grown up in the 80s, I'd compare it to Bon Jovi, Def Lep, and Cheap Trick (their influences) meets modern power pop like SR-71. I love this sound. The singer's (Mike Ruocco) voice is amazing, channeling Enuff Z'nuff one minute, Lenny Kravitz the next. This helps elevate the band over the post grunge they get lumped in with, since Mike never sounds constipated ;-) My favorite is "Feels So Good to Me". Another standout is "Back Home to You", a universal anthem for anyone separated from a loved one. No filler. "Everything You Are" was left off the cd, but its a monster ballad destined for weddings around the world. Search for it. On top of everything, they're incredibly nice guys...they've worked hard for this and have all the tools to go far. Go ahead and take the "plunge" into Cinder Road!

PS: You can get the Plunge "Hometown Hero" cd much cheaper than here at their official site. Enjoy!

Cinder Road: My new favorite band.......2007-06-21

I can't tell you how much I've been looking forward to this cd! When I attended the Daughtry show in April, Cinder Road was the opening act. It is the first time I've EVER gone to a concert where I actually enjoyed the opening band as well as the main act.
These guys not only sound great live, but they are also some of nicest guys you'll ever meet! After the show, they were in the crowd meeting and greeting fans. My sister had her picture made with several of the band members, which you could check out on my MySpace page... I'm currently the only "Billy Slocumb" on there.
Anyway, I LOVE the cd. "Should've Known Better" is my favorite song, but there's not a bad song on the entire cd! BUY THIS CD! You won't be disappointed!
Also, if you have a chance to see them live, don't pass it up!

You'll Love this CD.......2007-06-19

I went to see Daughtry and fell in love with Cinder Road. And when I went back to a Daughtry concert for the second time it was to see Cinder Road. Not only are they great on stage, they have an awesome CD. Vocals, music and lyrics are outstanding and there is not one bad track. Although it's hard to pick a favorite song I really like "Get In Get Out" and "Back Home to You". I'm looking forward to more from these guys.

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Caught in a crossfire...
actually a 4.5 stars,It's a TRUE '70 classic.
4.5 stars for a '70's classic......
Lights Out
The Classic UFO Sound

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Album Description

Digitally remastered reissue of the British space/ hard rock/ metal group's 1977 album for Chrysalis with new sleeve notes. Eight tracks, including the title cut and the classic 'Too Hot To Handle'. Also features the original cover art. 1999 release.

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1999 Digitally Remastered Edition of the Group's Sixth Full Length Studio Album, their Third Recorded for the Chrysalis Label. Many Fans Advocate this Set as their Best Time in the Studio, with Singer Phil Mogg Hitting his Stride as a Confident Vocalist Rivalling all his Peers and Former Scorpion Michael Schenker's Guitar Playing Showing Consistent Flashes of Brilliance, Accenting the Peaks of Every Track. Includes the FM Radio Staples of "Just Another Suicide", "Too Hot to Handle", "Getting Ready" and the Title Track of "Lights Out".

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Caught in a crossfire..........2007-07-24

First time I'd ever heard of this band, was an article Hit Parader did on the greatest metal songs back in 1983 or so and "Lights Out" was on that list. Because of that very reason, I took a flier on this seminal hard rock act and bought the LP and I've been a UFO fan ever since. This record is as good as it gets for heavy rock in the 1970's and unfortunately almost never gets it due from mainstream music media. Produced by veteran rock vet Ron Nevison, the sound quality of 'Lights Out' added to the diversity of the material to make this their finest hour. UFO's classic lineup of Schenker, Mogg, Way, Parker and Raymond was as self-destructive and combustible as their collaboration was breathtaking. I'm fully convinced that their chemistry kept them from serious US success due to the lack of constant touring because of the volitile nature of the Schenker/Mogg relationship. "Too Hot to Handle", the title track and "Love to Love" should be on the playlist of any self-respecting classic rock station. Michael's playing is simply awesome and the group's Zepplinesque use of light and shade on "Love" particularly make the song one of rock's true epics. The slash and burn nature of "Lights Out" seem to fit the band's personality perfectly as Raymond's organ creates a foundation for the heavy riffing of Schenker, a suitable continuation of the work he did in "Rock Bottom". Phil Mogg creates another saga of the mean streets as "Too Hot" blows out of the speakers to kick off another in a string of Schenker UFO classics. This October 1977 release also featured such moody pieces as "Gettin' Ready", "Just Another Suicide", "Electric Phase (great riffing on this one too)" and the prettiest of ballads in "Try Me", that is until Michael unleashes his Flying V for the outro. One more classic to go before Schenker couldn't take it anymore, but "misty green and blue" are just some of the beautiful templates that this band created in the mid to late 1970's.

actually a 4.5 stars,It's a TRUE '70 classic........2007-06-04

I JUST BOUGHT THE RE-MASTERED VERSION OF THIS CD AND CAN'T BRAG ENOUGH!
I still have my vinyl copy from '77;yes, I'm a die hard fan. But I must say that this CD speaks for itself,once you give it a chance on the player. It is hard rock with melodic gifts and awesome guitar work on every song. This is THE album by UFO and only a fool that likes to rock,PLUS have a complete CD collection,would fail to own it. GREAT songs!
Everybody from the '70 had a copy,and for good reason...It's the real deal,and worth every penny in investment.
Be a ROCKER,and purchase this classic,NOW!!!!!!!!

4.5 stars for a '70's classic.............2007-05-12

I love this album. Perhaps it is the ultra smooth vocals of Phil Mogg, or the extraordinary guitar playing of Michael Schenker....or maybe the chemistry between the band members was just right. Whatever it was, it resulted in one of the finest collection of songs 1977 had to offer. You won't find heavy metal here, or even sophisticated soundscapes. What you will find is simple hard rock music with a laid back, almost country feel to it. At first listen, the songs may even seem bland, compared to the band's earlier releases, such as "Force It". But listen just a few more times to the vocals on "Gettin' Ready", or "Just Another Suicide" and then crank up "Lights OuT". Then try on "Electric Phase" with its Jimmy Page inspired guitar work, and cap it off with "Love to Love". You will be playing this one for years to come. The arrangements are just fantastic, the vocals superb, and the lead guitar work sublime. I couldn't recommend this one enough.

Lights Out.......2007-03-08

A MUST for any UFO fan ... if you're new or never heard of them :( then you need to get this. They are timeless rock recordings that I have never got tired of hearing, since the late 70's. The three best, in order are: Obsession, Lights Out, Phenomenon ... the other are good (some great) but they (UFO) would never top these three.

The Classic UFO Sound.......2007-02-13

This is the architypal UFO album where the best line up ever found their true sound. I hate the term "heavy Metal" and don't consider UFO to be anything other than a quality rock band. This album has everything, powerful guitars and rasping solo's like the classic "Lights Out",a beautiful ballad in "Try Me" , melody, orchestral arrangements and the classic "Love to Love". UFO discovered here that they could use keyboards and keep it heavy. All eight songs are great with plenty of variety to make it a real good listen even thirty years on.

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Still Worth 5 Stars
Vaudeville carries on...
A must have for the real Rock Collector.
Good hard rock album
Rubba dub dub, two half naked people in a tub..

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Digitally remastered reissue of '75 album. Tracks include 'Let It Roll', 'Mother Mary', 'Shoot Shoot', 'This Kid's' and 'Out In The Street'. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

Album Details

Remastered Reissue. Package Comes with Sleevenotes and a High Quality Booklet.

Customer Reviews:

Still Worth 5 Stars.......2007-02-13

How can you not give this five stars? This is great guitar orientated rock even though Andy Parker's cymbals sound awful. I have never tired of playing this album for over thirty years and it is still one of my favourites. There are five classic songs that the band still perform live. "Let it Roll" and "Shoot Shoot" are great heavy rock standards and "Mother Mary" and "This Kid's" are two of the many highlights on the "Strangers" live album. Add to this the wonderful "Out in the Street" and you can forgive the dated production. The whole thing comes packaged up in another magic cover by Hipgnosis for less than a fiver (English pounds folks!) What joy!

Vaudeville carries on..........2007-01-29

UFO had reinvented themselves on their third studio album 'Phenomenon' but they were not quite a great band yet. What they needed to do was to utterly lay to waste their dopey space rock origins and dive bomb into the early metal years. On 'Force It', released in June 1975, the band created the first of their many stellar hard rock albums. With Michael Schenker fighting a language barrier that isolated him from his English bandmates you would think that album #2 would slip in quality but in fact 'Force It' leaves it in the dust. The songs are amazing and the classics are true classics, just as "Doctor, Doctor" and "Rock Bottom" are. The record kicks off with "Let It Roll", an absolute loud and obnoxious monster which begins with Michael's trademark sustained tone and launched into riffs galore!. "Shoot Shoot" is probably my alltime favorite UFO song, good boy meets bad woman and pays the price, the song is a masterful, commercial hard rock song! Even the ballads are outstanding including "Out in the Street" which includes another amazing lead break from Mr. Schenker plus a great emotional vocal from Phil Mogg. The lyrical quality of many of these songs is also a huge step above what the band had accomplished thus far. "Love Lost Love" is much is the same vein as "Shoot" with great guitar melody and chorus, "Mother Mary" (a riff monster in the tradition of Sabbath) and "This Kid's", the album closer and set favorite (like about half the songs here) are intense with their crunch and strut. Quiet times "High Flyer" and "Between the Walls" take nothing away from the sonic brilliance of this amazing record. Easily my favorite UFO disc and probably the most unsung great album in the history of seventies heavy metal. By the way, love how the remastered version put a t-shirt on the girl, my version has the faded picture where she is obviously nude. All in good taste and fun!

A must have for the real Rock Collector........2007-01-08

Ufo has had many ups and downs. And in a way it has made them who they are now. Like a great wine they just keep getting better with age. Released in 1975 "Force It" had the bands lineup with Phil Mogg - Vocals, Andy Parker - Drums, Pete Way - Bass, Michael Schenker - Guitars, and Chick Churchill - Guest on Keyboard.

1. Let It Rock
2. Shoot Shoot
3. High Flyer
4. Love Lost Love
5. Out In The Street
6. Mother Mary
7. Too Much Of Nothing
8. Dance Your Life Away
9. This Kid's (Including Between The Walls.)

You can't go wrong with a CD by UFO if you are into this style of hard rock.

Good hard rock album.......2007-01-03

This is a really good album to listen to , it has a mix between hard rock tunes with good vocal melodies.The song that blew my mind is Mother Mary it sounds very modern . Just try and buy this album!!!!

Rubba dub dub, two half naked people in a tub.........2006-05-11

When I first bought this on vinyl some twenty years ago, I was not too impressed with it. I'm not sure why. Maybe it's because I loved ' Phenomenon ' so much and was disappointed that it didn't sound more like that album. Maybe it's because most of the songs didn't catch on at first listen. Maybe it was the song titles, which I don't think rank amongst their best. Whatever the case was, I remember not liking it that much and foolishly traded it away. Some twenty years later, I bought this on CD and now realize how wrong I first was about this album.

Yeah, the songs are not as immediately likable as the tunes from ' Phenomenon ' and the high points aren't as high, but taken on it's own terms, this is a great album. Tunes that didn't catch my ear at first, like the two opening hard rockers, ' Let It Roll ' and 'Shoot Shoot ', I now absolutely love and tunes that I liked the first time around, such as the ballad ' High Flyer ' and the crunchy hard rocker ' Mother Mary ' , I like even more now. This is certainly a more aggressive and heavier album than it's predecessor, but it's also more diverse in terms of material. Keyboards, courtesy of Ten Years After keyboardist Chick Churchill, make their first appearance on a UFO album and definitely add, as opposed to subtract, from the overall sound. The keyboards are at their most effective on the album's closing track, ' This Kid's (including ' Between The Walls '), particularly during the last two and a half minutes. At the moment, this is my favorite song on the album. It fades out with some mournful sounding church (or ' Churchill '!) organ, leaving me wanting more, which is a nice way to end on album.

Catchy guitar riffs, singalongable vocal melodies AND guitar solos are in abundance throughout the album, even on what I think are some of the album's weaker cuts such as ' Dance Your Life Away ' and ' Love Lost Love '. Oh yes, and I almost forgot to mention Pete Way's ' Too Much Of Nothing ', which has a very early Alice Cooper-like bass and drum section in the middle. Oh yes..again..I like Andy Parker's very solid drumming on ' Shoot Shoot '. See, there is a bunch to like on ' Force It '! You should buy it!

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so darn good
Phenomenon
Melts the Speakers
Seventeen a nature's queen....
PHENOMENON (UFO)

Phenomenon
UFO
Manufacturer: Caroline
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Force It
Lights Out
Obsession
No Heavy Petting
Strangers in the Night

ASIN: B00004NJJQ
Release Date: 2007-06-19

Tracks:

Oh My
Crystal Light
Doctor Doctor
Space Child
Rock Bottom
Too Young To Know
Time On My Hands
Built For Comfort
Lipstick Traces
Queen Of The Deep

Album Description

UK reissue of 1974 album. Digitally remastered, with new sleevenotes. Tracks include 'Doctor Doctor', 'Rock Bottom' and 'Space Child'. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

Album Details

Remastered Reissue. This Classic Album Comes with a Critique from a Key Rock Journalist and Includes Sleevenotes.

Customer Reviews:

so darn good.......2007-04-11

Back in June of 2000 when I first heard this album, I told myself that it's the greatest hard rock album of all-time. Of course things change, but I still can find lots of stuff to like about it.

First of all, even though UFO is probably more of a party rock band that likes to rock out, that's not entirely what the band is about. The lead singer has an emotionally hoarse and pleasing voice, and it really elevates these hard rock songs to a new level. If the band had a different lead singer, these songs wouldn't have been nearly as good. He's a really gifted singer and really wants the listener to experience a feeling of love, instead of just feeling like "rocking out". He's all about emotion.

Also, the guitar playing is really good. I mean, REALLY good. Just like the lead singer, he can be emotional on his instrument. He's also extremely melodic and consistently-pleasing throughout the entire album. Sure, the guitar solos on this album are a bit longer compared to what other hard rock bands were doing at the time, but remember, everything about this band seems to be about emotion and taking their music a bit further than other rockers at the time.

My favorite songs would be "doctor doctor" "crystal light" and "queen of the deep". By the way, my version of this album begins with the song "too young to know" and I recommend you find the version with this song as the opening track because this track order is better, in my opinion.

Phenomenon.......2007-03-08

Melts the Speakers.......2007-02-15

Unless you are a collector and must have all UFO's albums like me forget about anything prior to this album. This is when things really kicked off musically with the addition of Michael Schenker on guitars. This and the five albums that followed were the golden era and the best stuff they produced period. I remember playing my vinyl copy of this to destruction at sixth form college and converting a few students on the way. "Doctor Doctor" and "Rockbottom" are legendary rockers along with quite an assortment of tunes with a more acoustic feel on this one. "Queen of the Deep" pounds along with a Sabbath-like hook line then the Schenker solo rips in and melts the speakers. Blues cover "Built for Comfort" is superb and after hearing countless other versions nothing can compare to Phil Mogg's vocal and the teenage Schenker's lead guitar. If you're new to UFO I would get the live album "Strangers in the Night" first as a taster. After that any of "Obsession", "Lights Out", "No Heavy Pettin", "Force It" or this one which are all quality and still provide most of their current live set.

Seventeen a nature's queen...........2007-01-28

UFO proper began with 'Phenomenon' released in May of 1974 as it introduced one of hard rock's finest guitar players in Michael Schenker. After debuting at the dawn of the 70's with two awful "space-rock" albums (1970 and 1971 respectively) the band regrouped as a recording unit and were giving an injection of talent by the arrival of a young (18 or so) German kid who barely knew English. Metal being an international language, the transition was musically smooth if not personally but the combination proved magic and saved UFO from obscurity. 'Phenomenon' was in many ways a real first album being that is not one of their acknowledged classics yet it laid the groundwork for what was to follow. Immediately blowing the doors off of the awful Mick Bolton era was the metal classic "Rock Bottom", still one of the band's and Michael's masterpieces; a real early speed metal anthem with an amazing lead break section and reintroduction of the verse. "Doctor, Doctor" has also taken its place next to "RB" in the catalogue of UFO greats but it is not as good in my opinion although it works better as a single. The rest of the record is a hodgepodge of early Schenker and some of the remnants of the band's misguided first incarnation. "Too Young to Know" has always been one of my favorite UFO tracks and stands alongside "Rock Bottom" for me, the awesome melody that Michael plays throughout really overpowers the first great piece of songwriting by Mogg and Way. "Oh My" is another solid effort but not any thing the band wouldn't blow away on subsequent albums. Perhaps to not alienate fans of their first two records (as if these losers really existed) the band still carries the space rock albatross on "Space Child", only made listenable because of Schenker (if Bolton played on it, oh man what a turd this would have been!). Nothing else is really all that memorable and the band was still one record away from their first true classic, 'Force It'. 'Phenomenon' is definitely a taster for the magic that was to come.

PHENOMENON (UFO).......2006-11-23

This is the one album that really caught my attention when it first came out and discovered Michael Schenker who would eventually become my number 1 guitarist of all,there's really not enough space to tell the Schenker story this guy has influenced a lot of guitarists,I think he hasn't received the credit he deserves and probably never will,this is my sugestion in regards to (UFO/MSG)If you wanna have the best collection of a great guitar player I recomend UFO from( Phenomenon to Strangers in the night)and( The michael Schenker Group first to Tales of Rock & Roll)There's at least 30 MSG CD'S and also about 4 of UFO reunion with Schenker back, other then those recordings,my personal opinion I didn't care much for the other guitarists that came and went replacing Schenker except Vinnie Moore with UFO live only,If you never heard Michael Schenker before you will become a fan too once you hear his music!

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Great Box Set
A must have for Misfits(78'-83') fans. For newcomers, this is the last thing to buy.. A guide to buying Misfits albums.
A Must Have for Fiends
B
Good...but not great

The Misfits Box Set
Misfits
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Walk Among Us
Danzig II: Lucifuge
Static Age
Famous Monsters
Danzig III: How the Gods Kill

ASIN: B000000I2W
Release Date: 1996-02-27

Tracks:

Collection I: She
Collection I: Hollywood Babylon
Collection I: Horror Business
Collection I: Teenagers From Mars
Collection I: Night Of The Living Dead
Collection I: Where Eagles Dare
Collection I: Vampira
Collection I: I Turned Into A Martian
Collection I: Skulls
Collection I: London Dungeon
Collection I: Ghoul's Night Out
Collection I: Astro Zombies
Collection I: Mommy, Can I Go Out And Kill Tonight
Collection I: Die, Die My Darling
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Collection II: Children In Heat
Collection II: Horror Hotel
Collection II: Halloween
Collection II: Halloween II
Collection II: Hate Breeders
Collection II: Braineaters
Collection II: Nike-A-Go-Go
Collection II: Devil's Whorehouse
Collection II: Mephisto Waltz
Collection II: Rat Fink
Collection II: We Bite

Tracks:

Legacy Of Brutality: Static Age
Legacy Of Brutality: T.V. Casualty
Legacy Of Brutality: Hybrid Moments
Legacy Of Brutality: Spinal Remains
Legacy Of Brutality: Come Back
Legacy Of Brutality: Some Kinda Hate
Legacy Of Brutality: Theme For A Jackel
Legacy Of Brutality: Angelfuck
Legacy Of Brutality: Who Killed Marilyn?
Legacy Of Brutality: Where Eagles Dare
Legacy Of Brutality: She
Legacy Of Brutality: Halloween
Legacy Of Brutality: American Nightmare
Evilive: 20 Eyes
Evilive: Night Of The Living Dead
Evilive: Astro Zombies
Evilive: Horror Business
Evilive: London Dungeon
Evilive: Nike-A-Go-Go
Evilive: Hate Breeders
Evilive: Devil's Whorehouse
Evilive: All Hell Breaks Loose
Evilive: Horror Hotel
Evilive: Ghoul's Night Out
Evilive: We Are 138
Earth Ad-: Earth Ad
Earth Ad-: Queen Wasp
Earth Ad-: Devilock
Earth Ad-: Death Comes Ripping
Earth Ad-: Green Hell
Earth Ad-: Wolfsblood
Earth Ad-: Demonomania
Earth Ad-: Bloodfeast
Earth Ad-: Hellhound

Tracks:

Session (1977): Cough Cool
Session (1977): She
(Date Unknown. No Studio): Who Killed Marilyn?
(Date Unknown. No Studio): Where Eagles Dare
(Date Unknown. No Studio): Horror Business
(Date Unknown. No Studio): Teenagers From Mars
(Date Unknown. No Studio): Children In Heat
(Date Unknown. Songshop): Night Of The Living Dead
(Date Unknown. Songshop): Where Eagles Dare
(Date Unknown. Songshop): Vampira
(Date Unknown. Songshop): Violent World
(Date Unknown. Songshop): Who Killed Marilyn?
(Date Unknown. Songshop): Spook City USA
(Date Unknown. Songshop): Horror Business
(9/5/80. Master Sound Productions): I Turned Into a Martian
(9/5/80. Master Sound Productions): Skulls
(9/5/80. Master Sound Productions): Night Of The Living Dead
(9/5/80. Master Sound Productions): Astro Zombies
(9/5/80. Master Sound Productions): Where Eagles Dare
(9/5/80. Master Sound Productions): Violent World
(9/5/80. Master Sound Productions): Halloween II
(8/81. Reel Platinum): 20 Eyes
(8/81. Reel Platinum): I Turned Into A Martian
(8/81. Reel Platinum): Astro Zombies
(8/81. Reel Platinum): Vampira
(8/81. Reel Platinum): Devil's Whorehouse
(Date Unknown. Mix-O-Lydian Or Newsoundland): Nike-A-Go-Go
(Date Unknown. Studio Unknown): Hate Breeders
(Date Unknown. Studio Unknown): 20 Eyes
(Date Unknown. Studio Unknown): Violent World

Tracks:

Static Age: Static Age
Static Age: T.V. Casualty
Static Age: Some Kinda Hate
Static Age: Last Caress
Static Age: Return Of The Fly
Static Age: Hybrid Moments
Static Age: We Are 138
Static Age: Teenagers From Mars
Static Age: Come Back
Static Age: Angelfuck
Static Age: Hollywood Babylon
Static Age: Attitude
Static Age: Bullet
Static Age: Theme For A Jackel
Bonus Track
Bonus Track

Album Description

1996 box set from Caroline in a 6in x 12in black cardboard coffin! Features a special enamel Fiends Club badge, a 28 page booklet with lyrics to all of the tracks featured, liner notes by Eerie Von, a complete discography, rare artwork & memorabilia and unpublished photos, and most importantly, 104 remastered tracks: the entire contents of 'Collections I & II', 'Evilive', 'Static Age', 'Earth A.D.','Legacy Of Brutality' & the 30 track collection 'Sessions', featuring alternate versions and outtakes, including the original 'Cough/ Cool' single!

Customer Reviews:

Great Box Set.......2007-06-17

Though you need to purchase "Walk Among Us" to get the best version of several songs, that paired with this box set is all you'll ever need for a complete Misfits collection. I received this as a gift and I am more then pleased. Although I've always loved the Misfits, I rarely could make out the words. Included in this box set are lyrics to every song!!! The pin and the velvet lined coffin box are a sweet bonus.

A must have for Misfits(78'-83') fans. For newcomers, this is the last thing to buy.. A guide to buying Misfits albums........2007-05-02

This box set has nearly everything the Misfits have recorded during their 6 year life span. Die hard fans of the Fits will already have this so this review is not really for you, but for the newer fans or the curious bunch read this with close attention. Do not make this your first purchase. Now do not misinterpret this as a bad review against this box set. It's nearly perfect. But for those who wish to start listening to the Misfits I recommend the purchase of the Misfits' "lost" debut "Static Age". It is a better introduction to the Misfits in terms of musical style and appreciation for the band's "horror" image. Not to mention that the stand alone CD has 3 songs (2 in alternate versions and an unreleased song) that are not released on the box set.

If "Static Age" blows you away and you need to crave your appetite for more Misfits mayhem, then purchase their official debut "Walk Among Us". Again, this is the smart way to go because "Walk Among Us" is not featured in the Box Set (the album is owned by another record label). The album also has the better versions of the songs featured in the box set which Misfits fans generally agree upon. Plus, this album gets a little heavier in terms of musical style than its predecessor "Static Age", which makes it easier to see why you would purchase this second.

If you become a casual fan after these two purchases then you never would have plumped down more money for a box set you "sort of" like. If you fall in love with the music, do not buy anymore individual releases because this Coffin box is for you. You will already have material in your hands that is not in the Coffin and the Coffin will compliment everything else you don't have. Although there will be some repetition since you will end up with two copies of Static age (albeit different copies in that one has static noise that bookends the album and the other has bonus material). There will hardly be any needless repetitions in your collection which will save you time and money. As a result you will have every single song the Misfits have officially released. You'll be the envy of your friends who are just getting into the band like you were when you first heard a Misfits song. Hope this helps new fans because I wish there was a guide like this that would have pointed me in the right direction on what is essential to get and what isn't.

Remember, get:

Static Age 1st;
Walk Among Us 2nd;
The Coffin Box Set last.

Enjoy and bon appetite!

A Must Have for Fiends.......2007-04-23

No, it's not complete, but yes it is incredible. The coffin is cool, they lyrics are key, the songs are great punk tunes that are as timeless as they are influential, and the entire set is mandatory for anyone who says he or she is a Misfits fan.

In the end, true fans are going to have everything the band has ever put out with every variation. That's a given. For fans who are just starting, however, this may be a bit steep in price, but it is well worth it. Lots of demos, some lives stuff, and the classics. And it still leaves you wanting more.

B.......2007-03-23

LOVE!!!!! A NECESSITY FOR ALL MISFITS FANS. ON TIME DELIVERY. SUPER SERVICE

Good...but not great.......2006-10-12

I dont really see much reason in buying this if you have their other stuff. You need static age for in the doorway anyhow, and you need walk among us cuz its not included here; so theres two cds right there you would have to buy. legacy of brutality is on this set, but the only song good on there is american nightmare, we already have the other songs in better versions. spook city usa is the only song on here that is not on other albums. cd 3 is just a bunch of crappier versions of the great songs we all like. although she is played with a keyboard instead of a guitar which is kinda cool. get static age, walk among us, collection 1 and 2 and maybe legacy of brutality if you want american nightmare and thats all you need. evilive is awesome because you get to hear glenn talk between songs.

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Unsure
A tenor for the masses
A wonderful voice
Opera for the Masses
There will be copycats but Russell Watson is an Original!

Russell Watson · The Voice
Russell Watson , Stephen Warbeck , Giuseppe Verdi , Lucio Dalla , Zucchero , Cesar Franck , Ernesto de Curtis , Umberto Giordano , Nigel Hess , Russell Gordon Alistair / Mahoney Gary / Watson , Paul Simon , William / Ure, James Allen Christopher / Cann Warren / Currie , Luigi Denza , Freddie Mercury , Giacomo Puccini , Ennio Morricone , John Themis , Richard Harvey , and Caroline Dale
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The Voice: The Ultimate Collection
Russell Watson Live

ASIN: B00005B7JD
Release Date: 2001-04-17

Tracks:

Nella Fantasia
Amor Ti Vieta
Pelagia's Song (Captain Corelli's Mandolin)
Caruso
Miserere
Panis Angelicus
Non Ti Scordar Di Me
La Donna E Mobile
Saylon Dola
Someone Like You
Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Vienna
Funiculi
Barcelona (With Shaun Ryder)
Nessun Dorma!

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Russell Watson's story is a classic rags-to-riches fairy tale: The former welder, after years of singing in pubs and clubs, traveled from Salford, his hometown, to London. He turned up unannounced at the Decca offices and was promptly signed up by one of the most important classical labels in the world. Vocal coaching followed, as did a number of successful live appearances supporting Cliff Richard. Now, we have this recital CD, which explores a wide range of musical styles. Watson's Italian is a little ponderous in tracks such as "Amor Ti Vieta," but this is more than offset by his captivating and utterly natural-sounding tenor voice. The inevitable popular arias are here, namely "La Donna è Mobile" and "Nessun Dorma," sung with a refreshing and youthful vitality. Pop tracks, including Ultravox's classic 1980s hit "Vienna" and a witty cover version of "Barcelona" sung with former Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder, sit comfortably on the disc. Watson performs them with integrity, not simply paying lip service to the music of his generation. Watson has the potential to do for classical music what Jamie Oliver has done for cookery, and there are few people who won't find this debut CD appealing. --Rebecca Agnew

Album Details

Full Length LP from the British Tenor that Shot Straight to the Top of the UK Classical Charts. Features Many Beautiful Renditions of Classical and E-z Listening Standards, plus a Version of 'nessun Dorma', which Watson Often Sings Before High-profile English Soccer Matches.

Customer Reviews:

Unsure.......2006-01-07

I'm glad that musical artists besides opera singers are encouraging the art of opera. I also like some of his more upbeat selections as well. In my opinion though, I couldn't listen to his CD for very long. A couple of his arias sounded a bit splatty at times, and back in the throat at others. I don't claim to know everything about opera, I'm only in highschool, but his sound seemed quite pushed in places.
When all is said and done,however, I hope more people will come to know and love opera through his music.

A tenor for the masses.......2005-11-07

I hesitate to add my two cents where others have commented in such number. Still, there are a couple of observations I'd like to pass along, hoping they provide further insight into the phenomenon of Russell Watson and his singing.

First of all, I bought this CD never having heard of Mr. Watson--I just liked the looks of it and thought I'd give it a try. So my perception was based solely on what the CD offered. And I liked it! Both the first time and the next several times. (If I want to get analytical, I can find flaws here and there, but somehow I always enjoy hearing it. Period.)

Why do I like it? For a starter, the performances are musical, interesting, exciting, and aesthetically appealing--and that's my first test of quality. (What good is the greatest, most refined, rendition if you find your attention wandering?) Next, I think Watson's musical instincts (and those of whoever else assisted in creating this CD) are pretty much dead-on. There isn't one track I don't like, though some are clearly my favorites.

OK, the operatic bits don't sound like Pavarotti or Domingo, whom I also love very much. So what? Who says there has to be only one way to do an aria? This music is good enough to support a variety of interpretations. (Now if I could only afford one CD, I'd have to be more demanding.)

This is music for regular people, not necessarily for the elite, and I'm enough of a musical democrat to welcome it. If Watson didn't emerge from a high-class musical background, but still found his way to this music, I say more power to him! He must have an inborn feeling for it, and enough of a voice to perform it convincingly.

We've known a few other tenors from humble musical settings who've risen to popular acclaim (e.g., Mario Lanza). They happen to hear some fine tenor singing and find they can imitate it, and not too badly. With a little encouragement they keep at it, take a few lessons, and soon they're on their way. Where they go from there depends on talent, luck, and choices. I don't know where Watson's career will go in the long run, but I like this initial CD (and the two or three following it).

One concern I felt in listening to "The Voice" was for the voice itself. It seemed to me that Watson might have been forcing it too much, in heroically belting out those high notes. From what I now read, that concern was well founded, for Mr. Watson has had to undergo throat surgery. I hope his recuperated voice will retain the excitement and charm we have grown accustomed to and will serve him (and us) for many years.

A wonderful voice.......2005-05-28

I'd just like to say that while most of the opera purist lot criticize his "untrained voice", they are completely neglecting to say that the beauty of his voice is completely NATURAl. He is a man with a naturally beautiful voice, not one worked on for dozens of years in a conservatorium. Personally, that in itself is commendable. Yes, his pronunciation is not exactly perfect, but I think that this adds to his charm - how his gift (and yes, it is a gift) to him from welding to living out his dream.

Opera purists are a dying race. Making opera accessible to other people is not a crime. I have been brought up in a house filled with music, quite a lot of opera. And I do not think that making opera more accessible is a bad thing. Bringing a more youthful image to opera is a very positive thing. We are seeing a whole generation of artists with wonderful voices, ridding opera of its middle aged image.

Bravo, Russell! You're doing a great job.

PS: Opera purist, I can assure you Russell does not spend a sleepless night on account of your whining. So I suggest you learn to deal with the new youth of opera.

Opera for the Masses.......2005-04-25

Talented Watson brings a youthful, casual elegance to opera which will appeal to opera lovers and novices alike.

Some critics are hard on him for pandering to the pop aspects of modern operatics, but I wouldn't call him a sell out at all, as he certainly has the vocal skills to back up his commercial appeal.

There will be copycats but Russell Watson is an Original!.......2005-03-04

One listen to the voice and it will offer you a true appreciation for this hybrid singer. I call him a hybrid singer because he is one of the new generation singers that have the range to sing beatiful, classical pieces as well as pop songs. Russell has the looks of a boy band star but he chose, instead, to follow his heart and bring beautiful, european music to the world's attention. While I have heard comparisons to Josh Groban let me just set the record straight. Russell Watson is the original while Josh Groban, who needs a good barber, is the copy. Russell's first album, the voice, was released in April 2001. Josh Groban's cd was released in May 2002. Both singers have worked with some of the same producers but there is no true comparison when you hear the range and beauty of Russell's voice. He truly could have been an opera singer and has performed in a few operas in europe. I wont bother to get technical about this cd. It truly is one of my favorites in an extensive mixed cd catalog that I own. What I will say is to listen to a few sample tracks and understand what so many of us in the U.S. and abroad already know: Russell Watson is King!

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Whimsical, but with some real gems
they didn't chart but they charted a course
An excellent stop-gap for now
Brilliant Music!!!
An essential part of Jeff Lynne and psychedelic rock history

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ASIN: B000LE1EQE
Release Date: 2007-06-05

Tracks:

Skeleton and the Roundabout
Happy Birthday
Birthday
I Like My Toys
Morning Sunshine
Follow Me Follow
Sitting in My Tree
On with the Show
Lucky Man
Mrs Ward
Pie in the Sky
Lady Who Said She Could Fly
End of the Road
Come with Me
Sea of Dreams
Going Home
Reminds Me of You
Mr. Crow and Sir Norman
Please No More Sad Songs
Girl at the Window
Big Chief Woolley Bosher
Someone Knocking
Better Life (The Weatherman Knows)
Hurry Up John
Lucky Man [Alternate Version][#]
Follow Me Follow [Alternate Version][#]
Days of the Broken Arrows [Alternate Version][#]

Tracks:

Here We Go Round the Lemon Tree
My Father's Son
Impostors of Life's Magazine
Knocking Nails into My House
Days of the Broken Arrows
Worn Red Carpet
In the Summertime
Told You Twice
Neanderthal Man
Victim of Circumstance
Dancing Flower
Sad O'Sad
Clock
I Will See You
By the Sun
Alcatraz
And the Rain
She Sang Hymns out of Tune
Bitter Green
We Want It All

Album Description

2007 reissue of this superb two CD set from the often overlooked British '60s band featuring future Move member and E.L.O. leader Jeff Lynne. Back To The Story features all three Idle Race albums (1968's Birthday Party, The Idle Race from '69 and the Lynne-less Time Is from '71) , singles and b-sides, plus three un-issued alternate versions and two tracks from Jeff Lynne's 1966 recording stint with the Nightriders. 47 tracks total. Zonophone.

Album Details

The Idle Race were a Band of the Late 1960s featuring Pre Move Jeff 'elo' Lynne and Roy Wood.

Customer Reviews:

Whimsical, but with some real gems.......2007-07-05

I have to start by saying that I am already a HUGE Move, and E.L.O. fan as well as a fan of Roy Wood's solo work. The Idle Race was the band that Jeff Lynne came from before going over to The Move with Roy Wood and Bev Bevan and subsequently forming E.L.O. I bought this out of pure curiosity not hearing of the Idle Race before and it is definately worth it for fans of The Move and ELO. Many of the songs have whimsical and almost circus like tunes, but many have some quite unusual lyrics. It's very unique music for that time period or now. There are also some real gems with very soothing melodies and warm lyrics. My favorites are "come with me" and "follow me, follow". It's also interesting to hear (if you are used to listening to ELO), some subtle "ELO - like" sounding notes. Definately a strong Jeff Lynne prescense. Quite a few songs also have strong classical overtones such as strings, etc. You can almost tell where he was going in retrospect. Also, the Idle Race was quite heavy into the use of sound effects and dub-overs, some comical, some almost eery. All in all, a very interesting album that is well worth it and a must for the collection of any Move or ELO fan.

they didn't chart but they charted a course.......2007-06-16

Odd how this band missed the charts while The Move sailed UP the charts.

A few 1st album tracks here are a bit twe. Some later Lynne penned tunes sound just like latter Move or ELO tracks.

I wanted this entire set. I'd heard much of it before thanks to a friend who once had a severe ELO/Jeff Lynne fetish. He was kind of enough to tape that set for me. [You know--cars now come with CD Players]

I cherish it for one superb song: Hurry Up, John. I don't know why but the guitar makes me think of early Queen/Brian May. I really like the layered voices on the song. IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN A HIT.

It's one of those tracks I hit the "repeat" button for on the car's CD player. That's track 23 on disc 1.

This set is a great bargain. It's nearly [see liner notes] everything these guys recorded together. 3 albums and 10 non-LP tracks and 3 alternate versions. What a bargain.

After this I recommend ALL of The Move's works. Pre-Lynne Move is as good as or better than The Move with Jeff Lynne. Well, there is the Move's amazing original version of "Do Ya".

Alright this is about The Idle Race; if you like 60s melodic pop then get this. Good Grief.

An excellent stop-gap for now.......2007-05-22

Until the planned remastered five-cd set being shephered by Rob Caiger is finally released, this re-issue of original EMI-Premier two-CD set (less two tracks, unable to re-license from Polydor) featuring all three albums and original singles, this collection will serve as a fine stop-gap and serve as a financial balm to those unwilling to afford exhorbitant ebay auction prices for original. At these prices, you'd be silly not to purchase this, tis a great introduction to the nascent songwriting stylings of future ELO mastermind Jeff Lynne as well as his fine compatriots in the Idle Race.

Brilliant Music!!!.......2007-05-12

This set has been re-released by EMI (deleting two songs from the previous issue, neither of which Jeff Lynne wrote or sang). These CDs feature the same mastering as before so if you were lucky enough to to have bought it there's no need to get it again. The mastering isn't great but it's not as bad as we've come to expect from Abbey Road. The digital tape hiss removal (NR) isn't as artifact laden as I anticipated. This CD is quite listenable though the mastering would've been better without the NR and heavy handed EQ.

An essential part of Jeff Lynne and psychedelic rock history.......2007-05-05

Before Jeff Lynne joined The Move and formed ELO with Roy Wood, he was a member of this Biringham quartet that produced music inspired by the mix of jangly music hall sounds and psychedelic rock. While the band never broke through to top the music charts, their music continues to be appreciated by fans of 60's music. Evolving out of Mike Sheridan and the Nightriders (which featured a young Roy Wood as a member), The Idle Race only made three albums and a handful of memorable singles before disbanding. The splintering of the group would result in Lynne's tenure in The Move, Electric Light Orchestra and The Steve Gibbons Band.

Featuring all the commerically available recordings by the band plus three previously unreleasd alternate versions of album tracks, this two CD set is a terrific blast from the past. When it first appeared in 1996 this set was snapped up by fans of the band, Lynne and ELO. Unfortunately it went out of print within a year of being issued.

The first two albums are terrific as are some of the singles. The third album had its moments as well although the band clearly was going in a very different direction with their change in line up. I wasn't aware that the Idle Race had covered Hotlegs' "Neanderthal Man" (although why they would want to cover one Godley & Creme's worst novelty songs is beyond me)and it isn't signficantly different from the original version.

Lynne was the band's main singer/songwriter/guitarist with Dave Prichard playing George Harrison to Lynne's Lennon & McCartney for the band's first two albums. Lynne raced out to join The Move before The Idle Race began recording their third album and Prichard does a terrific job stepping into the gap providing the songs for the band's third and final album "Time Is".

The 2007 reissue comes without two tracks "It's Only a Dog" and "Your Friend" that were on the previous edition due to licensing issues with Polydor. These two tracks were recorded as The Nightriders and appeared on the previous edition of the album. Lynne played guitar (but didn't write or sing)on thse tracks as he had just joined the band. Other than that this edition appears to be exactly the same as the previous one.

I'm not sure if this is remastered (it doesn't have any mastering credit for the CD)and the new copyright date is probably because it doesn't include the two tracks that were on the previous album. Although the use of noise reduction isn't as heavy handed as some other EMI releases, it is there but isn't as distracting as some other releases remastered at Abbey Road. Although this isn't the perfect release everyone wanted, it's darn close to perfection simply because the sound is pretty good and we get the songs that Lynne wrote/performed on with the exception of the previous mentioned single. We get the booklet as with the previous release which gives us the history of the band and credits for the recording of the albums. There is a note in small lettering at the end of the booklet that states that the two missing tracks aren't there for "legal reasons"(i.e., they couldn't license them).

I'm glad that I was finally able to buy this the big question is why it took EMI so long to reissue it. Nevertheless this will be a delight for faans of psychedelic British rock music (which is quite different from psychedelic American rock music), Lynne, The Move and ELO. A very nice job of repackaging the material and while the two Nightrider songs are missed they aren't as essential as the bulk of the material included here.

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