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Unlike the other artists featured in the esteemed DJ-Kicks series, the Stereo MCs' style is more difficult to pin down. With Andrea Parker listeners expected--and got--a dark electro and hip-hop workout; Kemistry and Storm provided an intro to heady drum & bass; and Kruder and Dorfmeister and the Thievery Corporation further explored their murky worlds of stoned head-trips. But the Stereo MCs, who first exploded with the single "Connected," move from the sumptuous jungle of Red Snapper to the blunted beats of Herbaliser and the old-school hip-hop of Freddy Fresh without blinking an eye. The collection is a study in eclectic range-funk, soul, big beat, and hip-hop; new and old come to the fore with little care for technical turntable wizardry. The approach has more in common with the Gilles Peterson school of mixing than, say, Richie Hawtin's flawless bridges. The point: it's the music, stupid. --Tricia Romano

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Hip Hop: On the Album Are Overlooked and Forgotten Gems Like Kool G and DJ Polo's 'Road to the Riches' Or 'Poppa Large' from the Ultimagnetic MC'S, There's Alson 'Rhino' Parts 1, 2 and 3, a New Track from the Stereo's Themselves.

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Traveling Wilburys (2 CD / 1 DVD)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Oh my
  • HANDLE WITH CARE - THIS SET IS A REAL GEM
  • Don't listen to the naysayers
  • Just good music
  • Traveling Wilburys
 Traveling Wilburys (2 CD / 1 DVD)
The Traveling Wilburys
Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
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ASIN: B000P0J024
Release Date: 2007-06-12

Tracks:

  1. Handle With Care
  2. Dirty World
  3. Rattled
  4. Last Night
  5. Not Alone Any More
  6. Congratulations
  7. Heading For the Light
  8. Margarita
  9. Tweeter And the Monkey Man
  10. End Of the Line
  11. Maxine - (previously unreleased, Bonus Track)
  12. Like A Ship - (alternate take, Bonus Track)

Tracks:

  1. She's My Baby
  2. Inside Out
  3. If You Belonged To Me
  4. Devil's Been Busy, The
  5. 7 Deadly Sins
  6. Poor House
  7. Where Were You Last Night?
  8. Cool Dry Place
  9. New Blue Moon
  10. You Took My Breath Away
  11. Wilbury Twist
  12. Nobody's Child - (Bonus Track)
  13. Runaway - (Bonus Track)

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The Traveling Wilburys were one of the few supergroups that lived up to their promise, because they didn't try to. Things started inauspiciously when George Harrison, needing a B-side for a 1988 single, called in friends Jeff Lynne, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and Roy Orbison for assistance. Two albums later--the second without Orbison, who had passed away shortly after the first was released--the loose-knit collective had recorded material that was as durable, and occasionally eclipsed, the participants' legendary solo work. The Wilburys succeeded due to a genial and contagious camaraderie that permeates both discs. What could have been a train wreck of ego clashes instead resulted in a frothy meeting of the minds. These guys are having a blast, trading lead vocals and harmonies on energetic folk-rock, quirky rockabilly, and Beatlesque pop that shimmers with the respect and esteem the members clearly hold for each other. Harrison and Lynne's rather slick production polishes off edges that might better have been left unvarnished, but there's no denying the loosey-goosey craftsmanship at work in tunes such as "Handle with Care," "End of the Line," and a striking Orbison performance on "Not Alone Anymore" that ranks with any of his finest. Both albums were million-sellers, but oddly went out of print for about a decade until Rhino resurrected them, adding two rare tracks per disc as well as a DVD of music videos and a band documentary. The resulting package is a comprehensive overview of a once--well, twice--in-a-lifetime project that, especially after Harrison's passing, will never be repeated. --Hal Horowitz

Album Description

Featuring classics like "Handle With Care," "End Of The Line," and "Heading For The Light," super-group Traveling Wilbury's Collection highlights all of the band's music and previously unreleased bonus tracks through this re-mastered double album. The DVD features behind the scenes footage of the band writing and recording, along with their 5 video clips.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Oh my.......2007-07-25

These cds have some of the best sounds you will hear. The music is not only played well, but this one is mixed to perfection. Every time I hear it, I am impressed. If you are interested in just plain good sound, get this. Oh, did I mention that the music is unbelievable as well? This is truely a masterpiece.

5 out of 5 stars HANDLE WITH CARE - THIS SET IS A REAL GEM.......2007-07-24

The Traveling Wilburys were one of the few supergroups that lived up to their promise, mostly because they didn't try to. Things started off simply enough when George Harrison, needing a B-side for a 1988 single, called on friend Jeff Lynne who happened to know that Bob Dylan had a studio nearby in L.A.. George's guitar was at Tom Petty's house and by that point they decided to do the group thing.

The group was complete with the addition of Roy Orbison, acclaimed by many as "The Most Beautiful Voice in Rock n' Roll." Unfortunately, Orbison passed away shortly after the first album was released, but the Wilburys succeeded due to the genial camaraderie that is reverberates through both discs. What could have been a train wreck of ego, instead resulted in these guys having a blast, trading lead vocals and harmonies that shimmer with the affection and respect the members clearly held for each other.

Harrison and Lynne's beautiful production make these records both listenable and memorable, particularly "Handle with Care," "End of the Line," and a breathtaking Orbison performance on "Not Alone Anymore". The CD's went out of print for about a decade until Olivia Harrison completed George's wishes to re-master and re-release the material, adding two rare tracks per disc as well as a DVD of music videos and a band documentary. The Deluxe package also includes a hard cover book of rare photos and a sticker.

This is a comprehensive overview of a twice-in-a-lifetime project that, especially after Harrison's and Orbison's passing, will never be repeated.

5 out of 5 stars Don't listen to the naysayers.......2007-07-24

Wow, I can't believe how many reviews are negative on Vol. 3. It rocks! Maybe it's because I'm more of a Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne fan but it has all of their trademarks--strong rhythm section, great production, rock steady drumming (and just okay lyrics). I would stack Vol. 3 up against Petty's Full Moon Fever (produced by J. Lynne)--if you love that album, you'll love Vol. 3. If your feet aren't tapping to this music you just don't love rock'n'roll.

5 out of 5 stars Just good music.......2007-07-23

I always loved George Harrison and seeing him in the DVD that came with this compilation was awesome. How can you go wrong with Jeff Lynne, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty and Roy Orbison? They are having such fun and enjoyed playing together - it comes across in the music.

5 out of 5 stars Traveling Wilburys.......2007-07-23

This was an excellent purchase. Enjoyed every song on the 2 CDs. Also enjoyed watching the DVD. Was worth every penny.
Just Roll Tape: April 26th, 1968
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Stephen as he was meant to be...
  • Heads-up on the sound quality....
  • Charming and unpretentious
  • Good Album -- Worth Buying
  • Excellent Archival Release
 Just Roll Tape: April 26th, 1968
Stephen Stills
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ASIN: B000R7I3KA
Release Date: 2007-07-10

Tracks:

  1. All I Know is What You Tell Me
  2. So Begins the Task
  3. Change Partners
  4. Know You Got To Run
  5. The Doctor Will See You Now
  6. Black Queen
  7. Bumblebee (Do You Need A Place to Hide?)
  8. Judy
  9. Dreaming of Snakes
  10. Suite: Judy Blue Eyes
  11. Helplessly Hoping
  12. Wooden Ships
  13. Treetop Flyer

Album Description

Stephen Stills found himself in a New York recording studio, laid down a few hundred dollars, told the engineer to roll tape, and this collection of songs is what came about. Finally remastered and released to the public, this album shows the beginnings of Crosby, Still, and Nash.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Stephen as he was meant to be..........2007-07-20

As a long time fan of CSN and CSNY, etc, I agree with a previous reviewer that this man was meant to play the acoustic guitar. His acoustic music has long been my favorite at his, and CSN and CSNY shows. He is at his best here. Listening to these great songs, like Suite Judy Blue Eyes, Helplessly Hoping, and So Now Begins the Task, with his wonderfull soulfull voice and his just incredible guitar playing is such a treat. Like Joni, with her "Blue" album, these songs are among Stephen's finest, and this style I believe suits his talent the best. Although I'm sure artists need to branch out and always do the new and different, Stephen early acoustic songs are his classic best, and this cd is a chance to listen to them with Stephen's young voice!

4 out of 5 stars Heads-up on the sound quality...........2007-07-16

Lots of good comments already written...
But heads up again on the tape hiss - it's thick - & heads up on the guitar distortion. Fine on the finger-picked songs like "Helplessly Hoping" - but noticably distorted on the strummed or flat-picked songs.

Obviously not recorded for official release - or meant for the mainstream music market - but still great that it's seeing the light of day!

Just be aware that it's not at all clean.

4 out of 5 stars Charming and unpretentious.......2007-07-16

especially for Stills. Most of the material has appeared elsewhere, but there is an unpretentious charm to these quick takes by Stills. The unfamiliar pieces will have bits and pieces reshaped in later tunes, but it is an honest effort by Stills to preserve some moments of genuine inspiration before he awoke from their spell.
What amazes me as well is that listening to Stills sing on these and miss on more than once is that it is likely only Crosby who can hit a melody and keep it in tune on the first go and every go thereafter. Stills frequently misses by a country mile. Tha rawness of these efforts though compensates for the errors. That he can run through BLACK QUEEN so selflessly and with such a simplified honesty somehow makes it a different, if not stronger song than the version on his first solo record. The two songs for Judy Collins are touching. For all the bravado he too often succumbs to, Stills at this point must still have been smarting from the break-up. At this point in his career he was without a girlfriend, without a contract and without his compadre Young. This is a Stills with his tail between his legs. I believe this also represents the first recording of TREETOP FLYER, one of the truly great Stills workouts and great Stills lyrics that in 2006 would be seamlessly paired with Young's classic OVER AND OUT, GOOD BUDDY during the Freedom of Speech tour of last summer.
In most cases with demos, notably Elvis Costello, it's enough already - you get the sense it was a bloody miracle that a song happened. In the case of Stills, the raw material is compelling in its own right and knowing what you do of his golden period from CSN through the first Manassas record, you have to admire the level of inspiration and craftsmanship on display.
And then there is the guitar playing - Stills is actually more impressive when he is not showing off, and thus this record is a keeper for any Stills fan. The only negative elements of this release are that some of the songs are second tier, and the sound quality is very hissy. Very. Given that these takes exist at all, it is a small price to pay to catch a glimpse of someone on the cusp of incredible inspiration.

5 out of 5 stars Good Album -- Worth Buying.......2007-07-13

I was lucky enough to be at the Stephen Stills concert in Santa Cruz on July 10 when the album came out. They had stacks of CDs on hand for the guests to purchase. I grabbed it and listened to it on the way home from the show.

Just beautiful. It's not as much of a discovery as Massey Hall (5+++ stars -- there should be a separate category for legendary material -- Abbey Road, Steel Wheels, Massey Hall), but "Just Roll Tape" is still worth buying. I just love the solo performances of Stills and Young. A man, a guitar and a mike. With the right artist behind the mike, nothing more is required to send chills down your spine.

Stephen might disagree, but this man was born to be an acoustic player. The moment he picks up an electric, forget it. This album is all acoustic and completely unmolested. Perfect natural sound. Very well worth your greenbacks, folks.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Archival Release.......2007-07-11

First, a little context: in April '68, the 23-year-old Stephen Stills is nearing the end of his Buffalo Springfield days - in less than two weeks (May 5th), that fabled group will play its final concert, w/the band's patched-together final LP, Last Time Around, being released that August. While Crosby, Stills & Nash is (obviously) on the horizon, at this juncture it's by no means definitive - Nash is still w/the Hollies, after all; and Crosby and Stills, while pals, have yet to commit to a partnership together. In other words, for Stills - everything's in flux.

So what's a young singer-songwriter-guitarist to do? Apparently, after a session guesting on Judy Collins' "Who Knows Where the Time Goes" album, it's slipping the engineer a couple hundred bucks so that he can lay down demos of a handful of new songs ... and what songs! "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes," "Helplessly Hoping" and the Crosby, Stills and Kantner-penned "Wooden Ships" turn up the following spring on Crosby, Stills & Nash's debut; "Black Queen" graces Stills' first solo LP; "Change Partners" and "Know You Got to Run" highlight his second solo album; and "So Begins the Task," which he played live with CSNY in '69 and '70, appears on the classic two-LP Manassass set. "Treetop Flyer" (which was recorded elsewhere) shows up on Stills' overlooked 1991 acoustic set, "Stills Alone."

I add the context just so I could say this: "Just Roll Tape" is a tremendous set that shows Stills at the peak of his song-writing prowess. While it may not be the perfect pick for casual fans or neophytes, for those of us who are the opposite, it's a godsend. It's unbelievable that some of these (like "Change Partners") were held back for years and others ("All I Know Is What You Tell Me," "The Doctor Will See You Now," "Judy" and "Dreaming of Snakes") were left behind.

Let's hope this is the first of many releases from Stills' vault.
Very Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Worth the Money and Best Songs Ever
  • Great CD
  • Great compilation CD
  • Brings back the good times...
  • Best Ever
 Very Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
Frankie Valli , and 4 Seasons
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ASIN: B00007KWHG
Release Date: 2003-01-14

Tracks:

  1. Sherry
  2. Big Girls Don't Cry
  3. Walk Like A Man
  4. Candy Girl
  5. Dawn (Go Away)
  6. Ronnie
  7. Rag Doll
  8. Save It For Me
  9. Bye, Bye, Baby (Baby Goodbye)
  10. Let's Hang On (To What We've Got)
  11. Working My Way Back To You
  12. Opus 17 (Don't You Worry 'Bout Me)
  13. I've Got You Under My Skin
  14. C'Mon Marriane
  15. Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Frankie Valli
  16. My Eyes Adored You - Frankie Valli
  17. Swearin' To God (Single Version) - Frankie Valli
  18. Who Loves You
  19. December, 1963 (Oh, What A Night)
  20. Grease - Frankie Valli

Album Description

2002 compilation packs a single CD with 20 classics recorded for Vee-Jay, Phillips, Curb/Warner, Private Stock, & RSO between 1962-1978. Remastered from original master tapes. Rhino.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Worth the Money and Best Songs Ever.......2007-07-19

This product was worth buying if your into 60's music. I like the product and the music very good.

5 out of 5 stars Great CD.......2007-07-17

Every song on this CD is great especially after seeing Jersey Boys you will be listening to this CD over and over again. I highly recommened it.

5 out of 5 stars Great compilation CD.......2007-07-16

This CD is a great overview of the best hits of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Alot of great and familiar songs like Sherry, December 1963, Big Girls Don't Cry, etc. CD art has great pictures and a history of the group. There are also 3-4 songs done by Frankie Valli as a solo artist, like the popular song "Grease". If you like Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons or you're just beccoming interested in them, this is a great CD to have.

5 out of 5 stars Brings back the good times..........2007-07-15

If you have fond memories of the 60's, and even if you don't, this music will make you sing! These songs were in the foreground and the background of our lives in those simpler times. I saw "Jersey Boys" on Broadway and this brings back that incredible sentimental journey back.
Listen and smile.

5 out of 5 stars Best Ever.......2007-07-05

This is the greatest CD I have ever purchased. It takes me back to my teenage years. The songs on it are the best ever. I would reccomend this CD to everyone.
Jersey Boys (2005 Original Broadway Cast)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Jersey Boys (2005 Original Broadway Cast)
  • Jersey Boys
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 Jersey Boys (2005 Original Broadway Cast)
Ronald Melrose , Ken Dow , Anik Oulianine , Stephanie Cummins , Deborah Hurwitz , Kevin Dow , Joe Payne , Larry Saltzman , Dave Spier , Bill Hayes , Randall Andos , Bob Milikan , Debra Shufelt , Maxine Roach , Belinda Whitney , Cenovia Cummins , Eric de Gioia , Louise Owen , Robin Zeh , Sarah Schwartz , Shinwon Kim , Christian Hoff , Daniel Reichard , Donnie Kehr , Erica Piccininni , J. Robert Spencer , Jennifer Naimo , John Lloyd Young , Sara Schmidt , Tituss Burgess , Steve Orich , and Bob Gaudio
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ASIN: B000BFH2QY
Release Date: 2005-11-01

Tracks:

  1. Ces Soirees la'
  2. Early Years Medley
  3. Cry For Me
  4. Backups Medley
  5. Sherry
  6. Big Girls Don't Cry
  7. Walk Like A Man
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  13. Dialog: A Little Trouble
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  15. Dialog: See How You Handle It
  16. Medley Listen Listen
  17. c'mon marianne
  18. Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You
  19. Working My Way Back To You
  20. Fallen Angel

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Although it squarely falls in the "jukebox musical" category, Jersey Boys doesn¹t try to integrate its songs in an artificial plotline. The show tells the story of the early-1960s group the Four Seasons, and the musical numbers tend to be introduced in context, as when songwriter Bob Gaudio comes up with a tune, or the quartet performs a show. This allows Jersey Boys to flow better than some of ill-fated peers, and the actors can shine without having to bend backward to accommodate an inane book. The show's most (only) daring move is to start with a hip-hop-tinged French-language version of "December 1963 (Oh, What a Night)," an actual hit in France in 2000. After that it's all VH1-biopic territory, but it's done with so much flair, taste and energy that the ride's a fun one. The Four Seasons had enough hits ("Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Rag Doll," etc.) to easily fill an evening at the theater, so it's left to the cast to do right by them. And it does, particularly John Lloyd Young as the band¹s star lead, Frankie Valli. Young hits all the falsetto notes and brings real freshness to the part. His "Can¹t Take My Eyes Off You," a second-act peak, is signed, sealed and delivered with a star's acumen. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

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Recounting the rich history and reliving the timeless sounds of the phenomenal Frankie Vallie & The 4 Seasons, the new Broadway musical Jersey Boys answers the musical-and philosophical question, "How did four would-be wise guys from Newark, NJ, become one of the greatest chart-topping successes in pop music history?" Jersey Boys celebrates legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito, and Nick Massi who, as the 4 seasons, wrote their own songs, invented their own identity, and sold 175 million records worldwide-all before they were 30.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Jersey Boys (2005 Original Broadway Cast).......2007-07-19

Singers doesn't try to make the same sound the same original. The music sounds like the voices don't care about what they are doing. I was kinda disappointed.

5 out of 5 stars Jersey Boys.......2007-07-08

Purchased CD prior to seeing the show when visiting USA in '06. A fun lively show - the CD now captivates those fond memories of not only the foot tapping music & show but also our special time in New York.

5 out of 5 stars Like being there.......2007-07-05

Have seen the play twice. This album lets me relive the experience anytime anyplace. A great piece of Rock n roll history.

5 out of 5 stars A step back in musical time.......2007-07-05

My wife and daughter didn't know about the Four Seasons but I did. When I told them I wanted to see the musical on stage, there was no interest so I bought this product and they heard it in the car. We went to the stage musical soon after and we have listened to the entire disk so many times I've lost track. I created a Four Seasons monster in my daughter. She's fifteen and has memorized most of the songs and sings along while we are driving somewhere.

4 out of 5 stars Great music, but missing too much.......2007-07-04

I saw this play at age 16 with no idea who the Four Seasons were, but instantly fell in love with it. The problem is, this soudntrack cuts a two hour play into less than an hour on CD. Most of the dialouge is missing, only including enough to let each member of the group at least say something. I know many play soundtracks cut out dialouge, but what confuses me is why this stretches to the music as well. What is there is amazing, but I don't understand why most of the songs are cut to half, and sometimes even a third or fourth of their original lengths. I love this CD, just be aware that you are hardly getting any story, just clips of lots of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons songs. So, great music and dialouge, just not enough for a musical soundtrack.
The Very Best of Peter, Paul & Mary
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  • Peter, Paul, &Mary
 The Very Best of Peter, Paul & Mary
Peter Paul & Mary
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ASIN: B0009YA39U
Release Date: 2005-08-23

Tracks:

  1. Early In The Morning
  2. 500 Miles
  3. Lemon Tree
  4. If I Had A Hammer (Single Version)
  5. Where Have All The Flowers Gone
  6. Puff, The Magic Dragon
  7. The Cruel War
  8. This Land Is Your Land
  9. Blowin In The Wind
  10. Stewball
  11. Dont Think Twice, Its All Right
  12. For Lovin Me
  13. For Baby (For Bobbie)
  14. The Times They Are A Changin (Live)
  15. Early Mornin Rain
  16. Leaving On A Jet Plane
  17. I Dig Rock And Roll Music
  18. Too Much Of Nothing
  19. The Great Mandala (The Wheel Of Life)
  20. Day Is Done (Live/Single Version)
  21. El Salvador
  22. Wedding Song (There Is Love) - Noel Paul Stookey
  23. Follow Me - Mary Travers
  24. Weave Me the Sunshine - Peter Yarrow
  25. Dont Laugh At Me

Album Description

One of the most enduring acts in American music, Peter Paul And Mary both defined and transcended the 1960s folk revival. The trio's passionate commitment to peace and social justice made them the conscience of an era as they soulfully communicated political concerns through music in an unprecedented way. At the same time that they reached millions with their social message, they acheived phenomenal mass popularity.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Pure Folk.......2007-07-21

Loved this CD. I grew up listening to this group and they sound wonderful on this record. "I Dig Rock and Roll Music" and others make this a great listen. Mellow out with P, P, & M.

4 out of 5 stars Excellent for country song lovers.......2007-07-05

Songs are of high standard. However, the quality of the CD is substandard to the ears of an audiophile fan. Background of the recordings has a bit of noise, not absolutely clear. Overall, a good CD for a sunny day.

4 out of 5 stars Fab Folk Trio's Best.......2007-06-20

You know you're gettin' real old when you have a conversation with 20-something (or even 30-something) friend and you mention Peter, Paul & Mary and the person just gives you a blank stare. I got to thinking about the Fab Folk Trio because the political climate is...well, let's just say--unfortunate (with eerily similiar 1960's overtones.) I also got to thinking about Peter Yarrow's song "The Great Mandala" (on this CD.) Trouble was, for some reason I thought Richie Havens wrote it & that P, P & M were chorus backup--so I kept looking for the original and for lyrics with all the wrong information (yes, sometimes I am prone to air-headedness.) Once again, Amazon comes to the rescue in the end. In fact, I'm beginning to feel like a walking billboard for Amazon--hint, hint--any comps gladly accepted.

Anyway, I held back a star just because there were a couple of songs omitted, such as the trios' haunting rendition of "Polly Vaughn" that I would really have like to have seen included. Oh well, I've been told 'you can't have everything." How 'bout 4 and 1/2 stars?

Hearing "The Great Mandala" again made the search well worth while. It is one of Peter, Paul & Mary's most dramatic & uncompromising hits.

Peace.

Blonde on Blonde
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4 out of 5 stars One of the best Folk groups in America.........2007-05-17

This is one of the best folk groups in our country. The best in the world although, goes to an Australian group that did everything better than Peter, Paul, and Mary. The Seekers.

I remember listening to PP&M in 74-75. The songs had a magic quality to them, and they are still good. Time hasn't dimmed their quality much.

5 out of 5 stars Peter, Paul, &Mary.......2007-05-13

This is by far The Very Best of Peter, Paul, and Mary. I enjoyed every cut, and often found myself singing along. ( in the privacy of my car ) I would recommend this album to any baby boomer and to their children and grand children
The Best Of The Doors
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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  • Simply The Best
  • the best hippie album ever
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ASIN: B000002H22
Release Date: 2006-08-08

Tracks:

  1. Break On Through
  2. Light My Fire
  3. The Crystal Ship
  4. People Are Strange
  5. Strange Days
  6. Love Me Two Times
  7. Alabama Song
  8. Five To One
  9. Waiting For The Sun
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  11. When The Music's Over

Tracks:

  1. Hello, I Love You
  2. Roadhouse Blues
  3. L.A. Woman
  4. Riders On The Storm
  5. Touch Me
  6. Love Her Madly
  7. The Unknown Soldier
  8. The End

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The Best of The Doors delivers exactly what it promises. Rather than relying solely on the hits, this collection also mines the darker, and often richer, recesses of The Doors material resulting in a fairly representative statement. The hits are here: "Light My Fire" with Ray Manzarek's keyboards on a dizzy, psychedelic spree; "People Are Strange," with Morrison's tortured psyche barely being held in check; "L.A. Woman," with its bluesy sexuality. More important, favorites of fans are here, like the controversially (at the time) explicit "The End," which was one of the first of Morrison's forays into narrative poetry. In hits like "Break on Through," "Hello I Love You," "Roadhouse Blues," and others, The Doors melded psychedelia, blues, hard-edged rock, and poetry from the edge like no other band before. The Best of The Doors is a trip in every sense of the word. --Steve Gdula

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Good listening!.......2007-07-16

It's great to pop the CD into the car and sing with all the favorites that you've forgotten you knew the words to!

5 out of 5 stars Simply The Best.......2007-07-01

By far, the greatest Rock and Roll band of all time. Technically, you shouldn't buy this greatest hits CD as you will be missing out on too many great songs. What you should do is go and buy all 6 studio CDs with Morrison on vocals, then buy the Russian Import of the 2 Doors CDs post Morrison as they are excellent as well.

5 out of 5 stars the best hippie album ever.......2007-06-21

i cant say more then that im speechless

5 out of 5 stars Open this Door.......2007-06-20

This is an awesome Doors compilation, must have for any fan. The Doors music was unique: funky synethiser sound, maybe the first major band to make heavy use of it; they used it well. The Doors' lyrics are weird and fantastic, but in a cool way, not at all stupid. All the hits are on this 2-disc collection. Definitely a good value. You'll see why the Doors are a lasting piece of 60s culture.

5 out of 5 stars The Doors are the Greatest.......2007-06-04

I have to say The Doors "Greatest Hits" album is the best one yet! No fan can live without this amazing collection of songs. It included all of the most famous hits like "Break On Through", "Touch Me", and "Hello, I Love You". These are just few of the sixteen tracks put together on one CD. You have to buy this, its so amazing, just trust me. I love this album with a passion and I'm sure you'll be just as attached to it as I am. You won't regret it, and its even great as a gift!
Graceland
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Shining like a national guitar!
  • Has there ever been a finer album?
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 Graceland
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ASIN: B0002EQ7E2
Release Date: 2004-07-27

Tracks:

  1. The Boy In The Bubble
  2. Graceland
  3. I Know What I Know
  4. Gumboots
  5. Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes
  6. You Can Call Me Al
  7. Under African Skies
  8. Homeless
  9. Crazy Love Vol. II
  10. That Was Your Mother
  11. All Around The World Or The Myth Of Fingerprints
  12. Homeless (Demo)
  13. Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes
  14. All Around The World Or The Myth Of Fingerprints

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The melding of South African styles and Simon's trademark sensibility made for one of the most intriguing albums--not to mention commercial hits--of the '80s. At once lively, thoughtful, gorgeous, and tough, Graceland acknowledges splits both in South Africa's social fabric and in Simon's personal life (the title track is a clear descendant of the earlier "Hearts and Bones," a song about the singer-songwriter's brief marriage to Carrie Fisher). Humor is hardly absent from the mix, though; witness the addled "I Know What I Know" and the fable-like "You Can Call Me Al." --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Shining like a national guitar!.......2007-07-21

Graceland is probably Paul Simon's last largely received work amid a truly prolific, terrific musical career. Although his most recent album "Surprise" is deservedly garnering much attention, "Graceland" will remain timeless forever. Its difficult to say difinitively which is Paul Simon's best solo album, afterall there are so many great ones. I am partial to "Hearts and Bones" and "You're the One" myself. Its like trying to pick the top five most magnificent crown jewels from the Tower of London! But this one must find it's way to a comfortable spot in anyone's top 5 of Simon.

Opening with "The Boy In the Bubble", I must confess not one of my favorite tracks, however a good song and universally well liked; it begins with a drumming of accordion unusual for Simon but well used throughout Graceland. This, morphed with a core beat that can't help but remind one of something strangely disco create a sound that, at the time, must have been cutting edge for Paul. Its unusual to me, but it works. Following is the title track, perhapse the best one in Simon's illustrious career, "Graceland". This is a fine song and if you haven't heard it in it's entirety, you should. These sample tracks are good, but you can only descern so much from them. "Graceland" deserves for everyone to hear it once, afterall when you mention Paul Simon to someone they will ultimitely say something like "Oh yeah, Graceland right?" His last, best song. "I Know What I Know" is humorous, entertaining Simon's more comical side as we all know he has one. Great fun, and slightly African sounding. "Gumboots" is perhapse even more fun, one of my favorites here. The lyrics, the reappearing, wheezing accordion in the background. It's just one of those fun songs. In the next track Simon puts on a slightly straighter face for "Diamonds On the Soles of Her Shoes". It openes slow and vocal, just Simon and the appearing Zulu singing group Ladysmith Black Mambazo with which he collaborated in this album for the slight African feel. A really cool song, and if you're lucky enough to purchase this album version with extra tracks, the demo with dominant base guitar is better. Many people will say that "You Can Call Me Al" is a 'weird' song. Maybe so, but you have to agree that it's also good. Like so many of these songs it is once again fun. "Under African Skies" and "Homeless" are the two predominately African style songs, both calm and enjoyable. "Homeless" is particularly good where we get the best view of Ladysmith Black Mambazo. "Crazy Love vol. 2" is graceful with it's guitar chords, and lyrics are as good as usual. "That Was Your Mother" skims the surface of cajun zydago influences of Simon and his version is also quite good, the same with "All Around the World".

And that's it save for the bonus songs, which are all demos and all enjoyable. This album piloted the group of foreign sounding musical themes that ensued, followed by "The Rhythm of the Saints" (South American), and "Songs From The Capeman" (Puerto Rican). I recommend checking them both out if you like Graceland. With a great artist like Paul Simon, you aren't bound to come across too many rotten apples!

Enjoy.

5 out of 5 stars Has there ever been a finer album?.......2007-07-17

Paul Simon peaked with this masterwork. He will never return to this form.

"Graceland" is without equal. "Diamonds On the Soles of Her Shoes" is an idiosyncratic tour-de-force. "You Can Call Me Al" -- well, you already know that one.

If I had to rate all the CDs in my collection, this would be in the top three or four. It's so far beyond Simon's prior works, and so much better than today's dreck, it's difficult to explain.

5 out of 5 stars How do you make a good CD better?.......2007-07-12

Just let Paul Simon remaster it and add a few new redone tracks just for kicks! This is, perhaps, one of the top 100 greatest CDs of all time. Many times when artists(or "record companies") go back and "re-issue" good albums, they make them worse. Most times it's better to leave well enough alone. This is the exception. The remastering brings forward all the great and varied sounds of this album and the extra tracks are just a treat! Highly recommended!

5 out of 5 stars Paul Simon and the world make beautiful music together............2007-06-08

GRACELAND was such a great concept, and it made an even better album! I am so glad that Paul Simon pursued the beautiful idea to meld his songwriting abilities, vocals and distinctive sound with the sounds of other great musicians like Lady Smith Black Mambaza (from South Africa) and Los Lobos (a Mexican-American band, melding Mexican flavor with soul/rock and roll). It sounds terrific.

All of the songs are beautiful for different reasons, but I will give you a few good reasons to skip around on your copy of the CD. "Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes" (featuring LadySmith Black Mambaza) is a cross between calypso, rock and South African high life, "You Can Call Me Al" is straight up, one of the most enjoyable bits of storytelling and Caribbean flavored tunes I have ever heard, "Homeless" has a killer introduction by Lady Smith, once again, and "All Around The World" warmly adds Los Lobos into the mix, for a great album closer. The only sad note is that the music is over way too soon.

5 out of 5 stars Graceland.......2007-05-13

The product is what I expected. It arrived on time and in the condition advertised.
The Con
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Such a great album!
  • 4.5; a stellar release from a reliable duo
  • Tee and Ess are the greatest.
  • Tegan and Sara mature, and blow me away in the process!
 The Con
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ASIN: B000RO9PY6
Release Date: 2007-07-24

Tracks:

  1. I Was Married
  2. Relief Next to Me
  3. Con
  4. Knife Going In
  5. Are You Ten Years Ago
  6. Back in Your Head
  7. Hop a Plane
  8. Soil, Soil
  9. Burn Your Life Down
  10. Nineteen
  11. Floorplan
  12. Like O, Like H
  13. Dark Come Soon
  14. Call It Off

Tracks:

  1. Bonus Material [DVD][*]

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Such a great album!.......2007-07-24

If you are hesitant about buying this album, don't be!
It is a GREAT album and definitely a must have for any indie music fan.
Tegan and Sara have grown into some really outstanding musicians/lyricist. It's inspiring to see how much they've grow since "This Business of Art" and ""If It Was You."

Songs like: Back in your head, Hop a plane, and Nineteen WILL get stuck in your head!

Songs like: The con, I was married, soil,soil, like O like H show exactly how much this band has grown musically and lyrically.

Listen to this whole album 2 times and I GUARANTEE you'll be hooked!

This album was like a breath of fresh air that I so desperately needed.
The Con is definitely worth owning.

4 out of 5 stars 4.5; a stellar release from a reliable duo.......2007-07-24

Canadian twin sister duo Tegan and Sara's 2nd record had more of a classic rock leanings with full chords and small arrangements and genuinely felt more interesting soundwise. However, followup So Jealous felt like more of a rock record with tons of poppiness but without the intricacies that previous songs had. But then we have this record which shows the band is getting more adept at punctuating songs with more musicianship parts and textures to give the songs more weight. While it's not as immediate as last time, it's definately their best record so far. I'll note who wrote which song for those interested.

I Was Married (Sara): A more subdued and quieter opener than previous ones had, it's more of like a nice ditty or an introduction to the record than an actual song. 7.5/10

Relief Next to Me (Sara): Sonically it's interesting with so many things going on at once but as a song, it's alright. It's certainly a listenable song but as far as a hooky song that you can sing along to, it's not really developed that way. 7.5/10

The Con (Tegan): Probably one of their best songs period. From the dynamic changes to the vocals in the guitars, it's a great rock song that manages to be punchy and loud without being overbearing and has a great driving quality to it, excellent song. 9.5/10

Knife Going In (Sara): After a track like the Con, of course the next song might not seem as great. It's just that musically it's fine, I'm not a big fan of the vocal melody and it even sounds grating with the "I'm feeling anxIOUS!" line. 7/10

Are You Ten Years Ago (Tegan): Here's a nice surprise. Mainly bass and drums driven, it's more like a techno song than anything and while it won't light up the dance floors, it's one of the more enjoyable tracks simply because it's so quirky and different than they've done. 8/10

Back in Your Head (Sara): Not as repetitive a first single as Walking With a Ghost was, it's just a nice catchy rock song in its simplicity and despite its ironic title (since it will most likely not leave your head), it's just a great track period. 9/10

Hop a Plane (Tegan): Teased on the DVD that it's the most expendable track, it's also one of the more "So Jealous"-like tracks on the record. It's catchy, it's short but there's not much to it either. 7.5/10

Soil, Soil (Tegan): A quiet acoustic track, it was actually a grower track since on first listen I didn't like its more intimate, unhooky qualities than found myself liking it for that reason. 8.5/10

Burn Your Life Down (Sara): It's a likable track and its got enough qualities to make it a favorite for people but I didn't get into it that much. That all changed when the bridge came in and the vocals get more louder and forceful and I ended up liking it more. Good thing. 8/10

Nineteen (Tegan): Similar to the Con or I Bet It Stung from the last record where its more punchy and has a darker quality about it. This is mainly due to Tegan's vocals which haven't really changed much but they're just as emotive. 9/10

Floorplan (Sara): Similar to Knife Going On, the main hook is kind of grating which kind of deflates the song a bit. In this case it's the "presSURE!" which kind of takes away from the hook of "all eyes are on me now". Musically it's similar to that song as well. 7.5/10

Like O, Like H (Sara): When I first heard the track, I didn't like it but since most of them grew on me I thought I'd listen more. It still hasn't grown on me. Some songs suffer from lack of hooks and nothing to latch onto. Problem with this song is the main hook is just not that memorable. 6.5/10

Dark Come Soon (Tegan): Another great track where it starts out quietly and a great vocal melody than it gets more rock-y with a catchy but not overused synth riff and increasing pace. Would've made a great album closer but too bad it's buried way at the back of the record. 9/10

Call it Off (Tegan): Even though she didn't want it to sound like a singer/songwriter track, that's what this track sounds like. It doesn't really have the intimate qualities I Can't Take It had and it feels like less is more would've been the ideal approach since again there's tons of stuff going on. 7.5/10

What So Jealous has was very sparse in its instrumentation but there was hooks galore on that thing. Here the parts that people can latch onto are a little bit less obvious but the rewarding parts feel all the more satisfying when you "get" a song. From by-the-numbers albums from pop rock bands to half ***ed comebacks, it's nice to know there's at least a great rock record buried somewhere in your CD store.

5 out of 5 stars Tee and Ess are the greatest........2007-07-24

This cd is good, not just good, great!!. If you thought Tee and Ess weren't mature or grown up (as on so jealous) this cd puts all that to rest. One can definetley hear that death cab for cutie guys influence all over this cd. But that is not bad, I have never been fan of death for cutie I always said they would better if they had female vocalist instead of a whiny male vocalist. Well Tegan and Sara took theyre love Dcfc and put it to good use on this new album. Theyre some crazy trip hop sounding songs (are you ten years ago) and some great songs that sound like they would be a DCFC song (you know the ones that go on and on for like 6 minutes) Well Tee and Ess Have songs like that but they are all just 2 minutes. Well, this cd is just perfect and is friggin soooooo much better than so jealous. So, buy it now!!!!!!!!!!! or download a leaked copy but one way or another obtain a copy of this wonderful cd

4 out of 5 stars Tegan and Sara mature, and blow me away in the process!.......2007-07-24

How do you follow an album like "So Jealous," an album that not only helped solidify Tegan and Sara's place as one of the decade's most notable indie pop/rock acts, but also helped define their career? How do you follow the sheer, raw enjoyment that was found over every second of such a fantastic record? For the Quin sisters, the answer is "The Con," their newest and, in my opinion, best album.

On "The Con," Tegan and Sara show that they've matured a lot since their last outing, not only musically, but lyrically as well. Whereas "So Jealous" was largely a fast-paced rock album, this one is much more balanced. There are clearly songs that sound like classic Tegan and Sara, but at the same time there are also some beautifully composed and executed songs. Almost every track on the album features multiple layers of guitars and synthesizers. "Relief Next To Me" showcases this addition quite nicely, as does "Knife Going In" and the absolutely awesome title track. "Are You Ten Years Ago" forgoes the typical drum set for an electronic drum track, and the end result is a more effective song than it would've been otherwise.

It's clear that the Quin sisters wanted to make an album that branches out from their previous sounds and explores new territory. For any artist, it is always a tricky path to walk. However, Tegan and Sara have achieved their goal flawlessly. They no longer sound like little girls but women. Every second of "The Con" showcases their maturity as musicians and as lyricists, and I couldn't be happier.

"So Jealous" was always sort of a guilty pleasure for me. As a grown male, you better believe I faced some opposition from friends when I tried to show them Tegan and Sara. No longer. "The Con" is an album that I'm not only proud to own, but I'm trilled to say that it's one of the best, most surprising records to release in 2007. If you've ever been a Tegan and Sara fan, you absolutely have to check this one out!

Key Tracks:
1. "The Con"
2. "Hop A Plane"
3. "Soil, Soil"
4. "Burn Your Life Down"
5. "Like O, Like H"

8 out of 10 Stars
The Best of James Taylor
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • James is the BEST
  • Great Compilation
  • Best of James Taylor
  • Mellow and cheerful holiday songs.
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 The Best of James Taylor
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ASIN: B00007IT8S
Release Date: 2003-04-08

Tracks:

  1. Something In The Way She Moves
  2. Sweet Baby James
  3. Fire And Rain
  4. Country Road
  5. You've Got A Friend
  6. You Can Close Your Eyes
  7. Long Ago And Far Away
  8. Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight
  9. Walking Man
  10. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
  11. Mexico
  12. Shower The People
  13. Golden Moments
  14. Steamroller (Live)
  15. Carolina In My Mind
  16. Handy Man
  17. Your Smiling Face
  18. Up On The Roof
  19. Only A Dream In Rio
  20. Bitter Sweet (Previously Unreleased)

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Any good singer can interpret a song, but it takes a stylist to make it his own. James Taylor is a stylist. This 20-track anthology obviously can't chronicle much more than the hits and high points of Taylor's career, but it nonetheless captures the artistic essence of a performer who's become a virtual synonym for "singer-songwriter" since his emergence in the late '60s. A lot of ink has been spilled ruminating about Taylor's role in soothing a '60s-burned generation, but given his own well-known demons (depression, addiction) his gentle voice often sounds like the physician wisely healing himself. His muse seems fully formed from the opening "Something in the Way She Moves," a track cut for the Beatles' Apple label in late `68 (and one that seems to share some symbiotic relationship with George Harrison's own classic "Something" from the period), its tone at once familiar and inviting--if ripe for a few decades of parody--as it wends its way from his seminal early '70s hits through a slate of later originals, R&B ("How Sweet It Is," "Handy Man") and pop ("Up On the Roof") covers. Tellingly, he delivers those chestnuts with an offhand confidence and illumination that makes them his own, a sense that informs even his jazz and Brazilian ("Only a Dream a Rio") flirtations. The set's newly recorded bonus cut, John Sheldon's "Bittersweet," is a pleasant pop confection that showcases Taylor's knack for being laconic and upbeat in the same breath. --Jerry McCulley

Album Description

20 of his greatest singles and most popular album tracks released on Apple, Warner Bros. and Columbia/Sony. Slipcase. 2003.

Album Details

Packaged with UK Only Slipcase Artwork.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars James is the BEST.......2007-04-04

If you are a James Taylor fan, you have to own this one, if not, get it. You will love it. If you ever get a chance to see him in concert (no matter what the price)DO IT!! The best show you will ever see.

5 out of 5 stars Great Compilation.......2007-03-20

This CD has all of James Taylor's hits. I reccomend this for anyone who wants an all-in-one CD with the best of the best from Taylor. Great music!

4 out of 5 stars Best of James Taylor.......2007-01-16

All the best of James Taylor - just like it says. I'm in love!

5 out of 5 stars Mellow and cheerful holiday songs........2007-01-09

James Taylor's voice is as amazing and as enjoyable as ever. Hard to believe that one can enjoy this album as much as one did 35 years ago in college. This guy is timeless and even my own college kids now enjoy his music.

5 out of 5 stars James Taylor Will Always Be . . . "Sweet Baby James".......2006-12-01

"These songs come from a dozen different albums, recorded over a 35-year stretch. I never thought they'd be collected like this; I never thought much at all beyond one tune at a time `till you've got an album's worth. Then in you go, and out they come, so you can begin again." ~ James Taylor ~

Last night, November 29, 2006, I watched the PBS television special presentation of a concert tribute to an exceptional singer/songwriter/guitarist and one of my all-time favorite musicians, James Taylor, honoring him as the 2006 MusiCares "Person of the Year." My deepest congratulations to Mr. Taylor for a well-deserved recognition.

It was a very enjoyable show and he was honored by some of the renowned contemporary singers of today namely: Sting, Bruce Springsteen, Bonnie Raitt, Dixie Chicks, Keith Urban, Sheryl Crow and Carole King, among others. Each of them marvelously rendered a James Taylor song to the enjoyment of the audience and home viewers as well. I especially like the performance of Carole King singing "You've Got A Friend" while playing the piano and JT joined her in the middle of the performance for a much-applauded duet. Another moving moment is the finale "How Sweet It Is to Be Loved by You, which JT described as the song that "summed up his feelings for that night." He was backed by his brother, Livingston, while his cute twin young sons joined them on stage dancing and jumping. JT re-appeared for an encore and he sung one of his hit songs, "Fire And Rain." After watching the show, I was so touched and it prompted me to pull this CD out from my collection and listened to it before turning in to bed. It also moved me to write a review on this CD, which was being offered by PBS together with the DVD of the show as pledge gift with a donation of $150.00.

Flashback: I became a fan of Sweet Baby James when I first heard "You've Got A Friend" and was totally hooked with his music and ever since I've been a faithful fan. Some of my very favorites are compiled in this collectible album such as "Sweet Baby James," "Don't Let Me Be Lonely," "How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You," "Fire And Rain," "Long Ago And Far Away," "Up On The Roof," "Shower The People," "Your Smiling Face" and "You've Got A Friend."

This CD is a collector's item and very essential to any Sweet Baby James fan. You'll take pleasure in listening to some of his biggest hits of all-time, which are all self-penned. He is joined by a great line-up of musicians and guest singers, who are all his long-time collaborators during the three decades of his musical career, the likes of Carole King, Joni Mitchell, David Sanborn, Michael Brecker and Ralph McDonald, to mention a few.

"Surprising how casual it all was. Mostly, we were just amusing ourselves, with little concern for how the thing would be received in the great world. It was lucky that some of you liked some of it enough to listen. Enough to allow it to continue. Don't think I'm not grateful." ~ James Taylor ~

Yes, I'm one of the myriad of fans who loved all of his recordings, enough to listen to it and enough to allow the recordings to continue. And I just wish he will continue recording for as long as he can - standards, maybe. Why not? I've truly enjoyed his renditions of "My Romance," "The Way You Look Tonight" and "The Nearness of You." And he delivers so well. An album of standards coming soon? ;)
Live at the Gorge 05/06
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  • BEST LIVE PJ SET EVER!!
  • Pearl Jam rewards their fans again
  • Fantastic Live Shows
  • Classic live box, must have it...
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 Live at the Gorge 05/06
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ASIN: B000Q677KO
Release Date: 2007-06-26

Tracks:

  1. I Believe In Miracles[Disc 1]
  2. Small town [Disc 1]
  3. Off He Goes [Disc 1]
  4. Low Light [Disc 1]
  5. Man Of The Hour [Disc 1]
  6. I Am Mine[Disc 1]
  7. Crazy Mary [Disc 1]
  8. Black [Disc 1]
  9. Hard To Imagine [Disc 1]

Tracks:

  1. Given To Fly [Disc 2]
  2. Last Exit [Disc 2]
  3. Save You [Disc 2]
  4. Do The Evolution [Disc 2]
  5. Alone [Disc 2]
  6. Sad [Disc 2]
  7. Even Flow [Disc 2]
  8. Not For You [Disc 2]
  9. Corduroy [Disc 2]

Tracks:

  1. Encore Break [Disc 3]
  2. Love Boat Captain [Disc 3]
  3. Insignificance[Disc 3]
  4. Better Man [Disc 3]
  5. Rearvewmirror [Disc 3]
  6. I Won't Back Down [Disc 3]
  7. Last Kiss [Disc 3]
  8. Crown Of Thorns [Disc 3]
  9. Blood [Disc 3]
  10. Yellow Ledbetter [Disc 3]
  11. Baba O'Riley [Disc 3]

Tracks:

  1. Wash [Disc 4]
  2. Corduroy [Disc 4]
  3. Hail Hail [Disc 4]
  4. World Wide Suicide [Disc 4]
  5. Severed Hand [Disc 4]
  6. Given To Fly [Disc 4]
  7. Small Town [Disc 4]
  8. Even Flow [Disc 4]
  9. Down [Disc 4]

Tracks:

  1. Encore Break [Disc 5]
  2. Footsteps [Disc 5]
  3. Once [Disc 5]
  4. Alive [Disc 5]
  5. State Of Love And Trust [Disc 5]
  6. Crown Of Thorns [Disc 5]
  7. Leash [Disc 5]
  8. Porch [Disc 5]
  9. Last Kiss [Disc 5]
  10. Inside Job [Disc 5]
  11. Go [Disc 5]
  12. Baba O'Riley [Disc 5]
  13. Dirty Frank [Disc 5]
  14. Rockin' In The Free World [Disc 5]
  15. Yellow Ledbetter [Disc 5]

Tracks:

  1. Severed Hand [Disc 6]
  2. Corduroy [Disc 6]
  3. World Wide Suicide [Disc 6]
  4. God's Dice [Disc 6]
  5. Animal [Disc 6]
  6. Do The Evolution [Disc 6]
  7. In Hiding [Disc 6]
  8. Green Disease [Disc 6]
  9. Even Flow [Disc 6]

Tracks:

  1. Encore Break [Disc 7]
  2. I Won't Back Down [Disc 7]
  3. Life Wasted [Disc 7]
  4. Big Wave [Disc 7]
  5. Satan's Bed [Disc 7]
  6. Spin The Black Circle [Disc 7]
  7. Alive [Disc 7]
  8. Given To Fly [Disc 7]
  9. Little Wing [Disc 7]
  10. Crazy Mary [Disc 7]
  11. Comatose [Disc 7]
  12. Fuckin' Up [Disc 7]
  13. Yellow Ledbetter [Disc 7]

Amazon.com

Perhaps it's the color scheme and imagery on the slipcase art for Live at the Gorge, recalling Roger Dean's classic 1970s-era album jackets, but this 7-disc set of live Pearl Jam feels warmly retro. Fans will concur, of course, since the 100 tracks favor Ten and Vs. And let's not kid ourselves, it'll be mostly committed fans that buy Gorge, given the sprawl and the fact that several tunes appear three times. That fact alone is retro: Fans buy live albums; generalists stay away. What fans will get--and generalists miss--here is an old-school, road-proved rock throwdown, from start to finish. Eddie Vedder's connection to fans is palpable in the between-song chatter and the Brit-style sing-a-longs (not to mention the Tom Petty goading he has going strong on the 2005 gig or the two appearances of Petty's "I Won't Back Down"). The general soundscape goes like this: The 2005 set is somber and slow-to-build, with its highlight in "I Believe in Miracles" as a show-opener. The 2006 discs, all four of them, are heated and gritty, with the final show's opening, "Severed Hand," providing a great vantage point into Pearl Jam's version of what Keith Richards calls "guitar weaving." It was a sweltering day at the Gorge (in George, Washington, no less), and the music embodies the heat. --Andrew Bartlett

Album Description

From the time of their spectacular arrival 17 years ago, Pearl Jam has continually earned and maitained the respect of one of popular music's most devoted followings. Live at the Gorge represents why. Weighing in at 7 1/2 hours of unparalleled, nonstop, incendiary rock 'n' roll, this box set faithfully presents an all-time legend at the height of their power.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars BEST LIVE PJ SET EVER!!.......2007-07-18

Pearl Jam is one of my favorite bands, I own all of their studio albums and believe few bands have the talents and range of this band. The problem with most of PJs "bootlegs" is the sound quality. This set finally delivers excellent sound and shows Pearl Jam in their world, live, where they make other current rock acts like "nickelback" look like children's music.
This is a must buy for any Pearl Jam fan... my single complaint is thier are nor liner notes.

5 out of 5 stars Pearl Jam rewards their fans again.......2007-07-13

Pearl Jam is the most important band to emerge in the early 90's and really the only one that has stood the test of time. That is a huge testament to quality of their music, and the best showcase for their music has always been their live performances. Fortunately for us fans, a few years ago the band decided to start releasing their live performances and ever since we have had a wealth of live Pearl Jam to enjoy. Some fans may have already downloaded one or more of the shows included in this set (as I had), but this box set still remains a worthwhile investment, even if you have downloaded the shows. It provides that tactile feel that is missing from downloaded music (although kudos to PJ for including pictures and artwork with the downloads). Plus the sound quality tends to be better. The packaging is similar to the 03 bootlegs with tri-fold cardboard cases containing each of the three shows. The artwork is nice, with the outer covers giving a sense of the natural environment of the Gorge, with the inside containing what appear to be images of the Gorge under construction (?).

The 05 show is contained on Discs 1 - 3. Disc 1 is an acoustic set, similar to the Mansfield set from 03. This particular set list is not as strong as the Mansfield acoustic set, but is still enjoyable and includes Hard to Imagine. Discs 2 and 3 contain the remainder of the show, and a number of rarities including Alone, Sad and Undone. Other notable songs include Dissident, MFC, Not for You, and In My Tree. The only downside of this show is that the attempts to annoy Tom Petty occasionally take away from the music, in my opinion.

Discs 4 and 5 contain the first 06 show and this show is the highlight of the entire box set. A great set list is highlighted by Wash, great performances of Corduroy and Hail Hail, Down, Daughter/It's OK, and Blood. But it is the first encore (Disc 5) that really shines. The band plays through Footsteps, Once, Alive, State of Love and Trust, Crown of Thorns, Leash and Porch without stopping. This is a real treat for fans of older Pearl Jam as these are all classics - but the best is yet to come when they play the rarely played Dirty Frank in the closing set.

Discs 6 and 7 contain the second 06 show and again fans are treated to some gems including God's Dice, In Hiding, Green Disease, Betterman/Save it for Later, the re-worked Garden, Rats, and Whipping. They close with Yellow Ledbetter, to which Mike adds the Star Spangled Banner. Those familiar with the 06 tour know that Mike frequently played the Star Spangled Banner during Yellow Ledbetter, and together with Eddie's vaguely anti-war lyrics, this classic song has taken on a whole new meaning, one that is especially relevant given the current state of affairs in the world.

In summary, Pearl Jam continues to reward their fans by making their live shows available, in one format or another, for reasonable prices. This set is no exception and it highlights the greatest band doing what they do best. A great mix of classic songs, new versions of songs, and rare songs make this set especially attractive. This is a must have.

5 out of 5 stars Fantastic Live Shows.......2007-07-10

Pearl Jam have put out so many live records/bootlegs its hard to even count, but these 3 shows from the Gorge will always be considered to be some of their best. I know many PJ fans say these shows were in the top 5 best shows of the bands 2006 tour. Thats saying something because the band is 95% of the time just flat out incredible live. Im sure people have their own opinions about which of these shows was the best. I can just say that if you love their music or are wanting to get into the bands music this is the best place to start. The band sounds so fresh and energetic here. The whole box set sounds amazing and was remastered very well with everything sounding VERY crisp and clean. The setlists cover a wide variety of songs that are just played perfect for the most part. There are very few mistakes or flub ups made by the band during these shows. There is actually only about 3 or 4 that really stick out and with 3 whole shows clocking in over 7 hours that aint bad. The band was most certainly tight during those shows.

The first show recorded on September 1st 2005, not September 5th like the box says, is the second best show of the set in my eyes. The first disc of this show is just incredible and is worth 40 bucks alone. The band opens up with I Believe In Miracles. Ive NEVER heard a version of this song I liked better. Its really the best Ive ever heard, not to mention a lot of other PJ fans can agree. The takes on Low Light, I Am Mine, Crazy Mary, and Black are also some of the best Ive heard. When I was listening to Black on that disc I actually cried! Ive heard the song hundreds of times, but that version did it for me. The only mistake on this disc is where Eddie messes up the lyrics on Off He Goes, but its forgivable and he just laughs it off. I cant forget the awesome version of Hard To Imagine. The band doesnt play this one much, so its certainly a huge plus. Eds voice has never sounded better. Whoever thinks Ed Vedder has lost his pipes should listen to this. The second disc starts off with the only version of Given To Fly I even listen to. I think the song is overplayed, but this one has the energy like no other. Other stong takes on this disc are Last Exit, Save You, Alone, Sad, Not For You, Dissident, and Undone. Some of those songs are hard to come by live and they are played perfect. Ed messes up on Do The Evolution and Insignificance, but I believe he just got too excited. Disc 3 also has a few good versions of Love Boat Captain, Last Kiss, and Blood. Theres the version of I Wont Back Down thats a little rusty, but is played better on the third show of the box set. The September 1st show was a great one. Really an all around perfect live performance.

The second show recorded on July 22nd 2006 is my personal favorite out of the entire box set. It makes my top 10 favorite PJ shows for sure. The setlist, the energy, and the whole vibe is just WOW. Not to mention the show opens up with a killer take on Wash. I havent got the room to type all the great versions on this show because nearly all are great! The ones that stick out the most as being special are Hail Hail, Severed Hand, Unemployable, Black, Insignificance, Life Wasted, and Blood on the first disc. The second disc is the real treat in my eyes. So many awesome songs that are played perfect. Once, Alive now Ed can certainly belt this one out, State of Love and Trust played so sweetly, Leash, Porch, Inside Job, and Go are all just mind blowingly excellent. The performance of Last Kiss is most likely the best Ive heard... ever. I usually dont like the song live, but its really good here. I didnt list Footsteps because this version is in a league of its own. My God, Ed has never sung the song better. It sends little chills through my whole body. Cant forget Dirty Frank, this song isnt played much at all. Its really cool to hear this live. Ed can still sing it good too. This show is just fantastic anyway you can look at it.

The last show from the Gorge Box Set is my least favorite, but is by no means anywhere near bad. Its still incredible, but compared with the other two shows it lacks. The first disc is the best of this show. I love opening up with Severed Hand. Other really great versions are In Hiding where Eds voice sounds great, Marker In The Sand, and Army Reserve sounds better here than on the studio version. This discs last 5 songs are just pure intense energy. Its so good to hear Garden, Jeremy, and Why Go played with so much energy and raw passion. Garden sounds better here than on the studio version for sure. Its another song where Ed sounds better now than he ever has. I cant believe people say the band sounded better in the early 90s. They sound better here to me. The second disc has good takes on Life Wasted, Big Wave, Satans Bed, Alive, and a wicked version of Crazy Mary. So this show can really hold its ground as being awesome too.

If you read all this Im sorry its long, but with 7 whole discs of music theres a lot to cover. I highly recommend this set to anyone who likes rock music or is just a casual PJ fan. You cant beat 7 discs for 40 bucks. This set just shows how great this band is, how talented, and how hard these boys still rock. God, I wish I could have been a teen in the 90s to hear them!

5 out of 5 stars Classic live box, must have it..........2007-07-10

Well it's hard to say something bad about this boxset because it's perfect. You get more than 7 hours of live rock music for only $40, great setlists and many rarities.

Sept. 1st 2005
One show = 36 songs, what to say. On first 3 cd's you can find classic songs like "Black", "Small Town", "Even Flow", "Daughter", "State of Love and Trust", "Alive", "Last Kiss", "Betterman", "Yellow Ledbetter"... and many rarities like "Man of the Hour", "Hard to Imagine", "Alone", "Undone", "Crown of Thorns", "Sad"... plus they played 3 great covers "I Believe in Miracles" (Ramones), "I Won't Back Down" (Tom Petty) and "Baba O'Riley" (Who). They also played "Love Boat Captain", song written after Roskilde tragedy in 2000.

July 22nd & 23rd 2006
Last two shows on American Tour in 2006. On these 4 cd's you can hear almost the whole new album they had released in 2006 (selftitled album "Pearl Jam"). Again, like in 2005 they played many rarities like "Mamasan Trilogy" (Footsteps, Once, Alive), "Leash", "Dirty Frank", "Wash", "Down", "God's Dice", "In Hiding", "Garden", "Rats", Jimi Hendrix "Little Wing" and Neil Young "Rockin' in the Free World" and "F*ckin' up" plus many classics...

After all, if you decide to buy this box, trust me, you won't regret because this box is a piece of art.

Notice: tracklisting on Amazon is incorrect:
Sept. 1st 2005: 1st cd has 9 songs, 2nd cd has 17 songs, 3rd cd has 11 songs
July 22nd 2006: 1st cd has 17 songs, 2nd cd has 15 songs
July 23rd 2006: 1st cd has 18 songs, 2nd cd has 13 songs

5 out of 5 stars 9/10.......2007-07-07

Seven discs of live Pearl Jam for a reasonable price. I couldn't turn it down, even though I already own the July 22 show, which I also had the privilege of attending. It's a nice colorful box set of digipacks, the only downside being that it does not contain any liner notes or pictures of the shows.

But packaging aside, here is some vital information I assembled that might be useful to some of you who may be indecisive as to whether or not to acquire this box. I did a tally of all the songs and arranged them by era, based on the studio albums, so you can quickly see how many songs you're getting from whatever albums you love. Non-LP songs include b-sides and session songs. (Yeah, I was bored at work.) So here are the album-eras of Pearl Jam, followed by the number of songs performed live in this box set:

Ten ......... 12 (eight LP, four non-LP)
Vs. .......... 11 (nine LP, two non-LP)
Vitalogy .... 7
No Code .... 3
Yield ......... 5
Binaural .... 3 (two LP, one non-LP)
Riot Act .... 6 (four LP, two non-LP)
Pearl Jam ... 12
Covers ...... 8
Other ........ 3

Amidst the three long shows, totaling exactly 100 tracks (there are tracks not listed on Amazon for some reason), there are five threepeated songs (Evenflow, Alive, Corduroy, Given to Fly, and Yellow Ledbetter). As you can tell from the tally, it's a good mix of material; not entirely representative of every album, but most likely representative of the albums that the majority of people want to hear (i.e. Ten and Vs.). But all the performances are spot-on and well done by the band, and of course there's a lot of mid-song banter that gives that "realness" to the shows, and makes you feel like you were there even if you weren't. So if you're a fan, there's really no reason not to pick this up.

A couple of side notes: Among the "other" songs is a dual performance of Mother Love Bone's "Crown of Thorns," which they have been playing fairly often in the past few years. I didn't think it fair to consider that a cover song. Also included in the later versions of Yellow Ledbetter is a Hendrix tribute that McCready has been squeezing in in recent shows, which includes excerpts from "Little Wing" and "The Star-spangled Banner," the former of which is covered as a separate track on the last disc.

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