Wu Tang Clan aint nothing to F... with! Whats a better way to enjoy some east coast 90's battle rap? A limited edition 2 record greatest hits. Well recorded clean albums with split colors. If you have little Wu fans in the house theres some f bombs dropped at regular intervals might wanna be mindful of that. Dont forget; protect ya neck....


title: Good purchase

text: Read all the reviews on Amazon. CD sounds like a well recorded CD. Lots of good tracks on the 2 discs. If its not a studio CD its a fantastic knockoff. Good pick up for those not looking to buy their whole catalogue to get the "hits" being sought after.


title: Beautiful CD.

text: Just got my CD. Calming and beautiful music.


title: Brilliant!

text: Brilliant!


Magnificent, he brings so much imagination and movement in his rendition of these cello masterpieces. This album can contend with the other great recordings of this awesome work. If you find yourself fortunate enough to come across it at a record store, pick it up you will not be disappointed or just purchase it on Amazon while you still can.... fantastic ...I highly recommend


title: This is IT!

text: The  1/2 speed mastering is the big deal here.Never have heard a piece of vinyl sound like this.The sound is crystal clear.I've owned this album in different media reproductions over the years,and nothing comes close to this in sound.I listened to this album for nearly 50 years and to my old ears,sounds wonderful.Worth the extra price for the  1/2 speed mastering for sure.


title: Very good concert and sound

text: If you are an REM fan you need this.Minus one star for so so packaging,could have done better on that.


title: Essential early Duran Duran, Japanese pressing!

text: If you can find a crisp, clean copy then you have a sonically stunning look into early Duran Duran who's first singles and EP's took full advantage of their talents in the clubs of the early '80's. The "night versions" of Planet Earth and Girls on Film only show up again later on the 2 disc reissue of the self-titled first album(at least as far as I know) and Fame, the Bowie classic , and Khanada are B sides to the 2nd single Careless Memories. Great pressing, as was the norm in Japan and well worth the premium in top condition.


title: Great show excellent recording

text: If you love Seconds Out and have wondered what it would have sounded like with the guitar bumped in the mix, you will love this CD.  Obviously not as polished as Seconds, but it gives you an idea of what Steve’s guitar sounded like live in the mix.<br />Really happy find and would definitely recommend.


title: Great moment, bear with the poor sound quality.

text: So the downside is that it's a concert that sounds like it was aired on a radio and bootlegged. The upside is that it is still a great concert from an artist we miss.


title: Important Recording

text:
Holy Smokes! So this is what all the shouting is about! Judging by the more readily available recordings, I'd rate Mr. Tnomasson as a very very good fiddler. I have been a little perplexed at the widespread estimation that he's the best in the world, although  I never met him or heard him live, so I didn't have a really informed opinion. These recordings (there's a Volume Two) were recorded by a fan and friend in a relaxed setting, and they truly tell the story.
Make no mistake, the high bits in the final D major section of Lime Reok are still out of tune. But it doesn't matter. These recordings capture a fiddler so at home with the instrument and the tunes that his playiing is conversational. For example, those triplet passages that are so flashiy and technical in the hands of a lot of players are grins, winks, and sometimes a heartfelt comment under Mr. Thomasson's bow. The tunes take on a level of meaning you just don't expect; it's profoundly musical but goes beyond that. Yes, he's the best. But it's no wonder that the folks who make that claim most strongly knew Mr. Thoumaaon personally. His prowess wasn't only techncical. In fact, this recording makes clear that what set him apart was his ability to fill his playing with his own (deeply appealing!) personality and to turn each tune into an anecdote that leaves the hearer feeling a little wiser for the hearing.
Keep your ear out for a copy of this one. And if you have influence, work for a reissue.


title: You should own this...

text: ...if you dig contra music. I don't love every cut, but this recording and this band are part of the literature. Required listening. And whatever your taste, there will be cuts you DO love!


title: Great Music !

text: Great Music By Paul McCartney !


title: Great

text: What I wanted


title: First 2 songs Rawk!!

text: I heard "Step on You Again" for the first time in.. forever. Realized I didn't have any of Kongos stuff in my collection. The first 2 songs made the purchase well worth it. I'll be buying more of his stuff now.


title: Save your money go for a walk instead.

text: I listened to this CD many times and followed the suggestions.  I have lost no weight.  It is very difficult to will something like this to work. I see no benefit in this CD for me. I will have to work hard to eat less and exercise  more.  Sorry for me this is a total waste.


title: Wonderful inspirational music

text: This album is no longer available


title: Eh. Not sure...

text: Not sure if it’s a legit album or a knockoff print since the photos are dark and some aren’t great quality. It also did not come with a standard verification sticker so I could not scan or authenticate it. It did come with a photo card and postcard though again not sure if it’s legit or not. Also product was slightly damaged if your an album collector who is serious about damage you y’all may not want to purchase.

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title: Awesome Album and Artbook!

text: Awesome Album and Artbook! Even if you dont understand the words you can appreciate the passion and effort that went into making this album. looking forward to buying Jay Park's other albums


title: Very educational

text: This CD is packed with Jim Rohn's wisdom and philosophies regarding building your business. It is simple, easy to understand and well worth the investment. I have listened to the CD several times and have successfully applied Mr. Rohn's knowledge to growing my profits.


title: Why leave out four songs!?

text: If your lucky enough to get your hands on this disc, you get the 1976 album "Black Ivory" and the 1979 album "Hangin' Heavy". The only problem is you don't get four songs on the "Black Ivory" album for some insane reason!!! It claims "2 hit albums on one CD", but it's actually 1 and a half albums!! Who knows.<br />But the songs you do get are worth what ever you pay!!!


title: Still one of my favorites 20 years later

text: I just wish I could get my hands on others of theirs that have been lost to time :/


title: Buy this!

text: HPLHS always deliver the best in "radio" broadcasts. Packaged well, with fun inserts, you can never go wrong with Dark Adventure Radio Theatre.


title: Great 80's band!

text: If you like Duran Duran you'll love it.


title: Disappointed

text: I received this record yesterday.  The product information stated that the vinyl was fine, and that the album cover had some wear.  It's a used record, so I expected a little noise here and there.  I did not expect a cut where the needle sticks.  It seems the seller would have noticed that.


title: Four Stars

text: this may be my favorite roxette track i love having the remixes here thanks for the prompt delivery


title: i love the cover but i a bit

text: i am a eurythmics/annie fan so i bought this not knowing what was on it. i ended up having everything on it already.i love the cover but i a bit disappointed


title: Five Stars

text: yet anothedr great cd by Lee ann thanks for the prompt service


title: Hilarious

text: HIlarious


title: PALE SHADOW

text: I WAS LOOKING FOR THE SONG I CALLED "PALE SHADOW", BECAUSE WHEN THEY PLAY A SONG ON THE RADIO, THEY ALMOST NEVER SAY WHO SINGS IT. SO I GOOGLED "PALE SHADOW" & CAME UP WITH "GOLD DUST WOMAN". I HAD NO IDEA THIS WAS THE NAME OF THE SONG I WAS LOOKING FOR. I TRANSFERRED IT TO A TAPE, SO I CAN PLAY IT IN MY CAR, ALONG WITH ANOTHER SONG FROM THIS ALBUM, "THE CHAIN". ALL IN ALL, I WAS WELL SATISFIED.


title: I agree totally...

text: It would be great if the songs were listed. I don't wanna make a blind purchase.


title: stan txt

text: this album is acc awesome and i pulled blonde soob🤗 stream temptation🙏


title: It arrived quickly!!!

text: My Niece loved it!!!! She was happy!


title: Excellent

text: We purchased this as a present for my daughter birthday. When I say she was super excited! That made our day. Great item!


title: My cousin!

text: Great 👍


title: This is a Awesome CD

text: I like every song on this album. Go buy it


title: Five Stars

text: Nice.


title: Five Stars

text: Best Halloween CD ever!!!


title: Excellent

text: Good music for the soul, more than 20 songs


title: Wings Album

text: Album is in great condition, love the photos, but the mirror is cracked :(


title: Beautiful performanes

text: Quick delivery, good price.  Grate playing by all the performers on this CD, saxophonists, pianist and violinist!  THANKS.


title: Unbelievably Awesome Talent And Music

text: These are two of the most gifted musicians I've had the privilege to know.  Their CD's are a MUST HAVE, the music is incredible.  I have this CD and their first one "Underground Whispers" and both are fantastic.  If you would like hear their music or to learn more about them here is the link to their website [...].


title: Pianophiles, Don't Waste Your Money

text: I took a chance on this album and its companion of solos by Hambourg, and was disappointed. The transfers are miserable. They're done by someone who obviously knows nothing about The Science and Art of transferring 78 rpm discs to CD. For anyone interested in Hambourg, stick with the marvelous APR Encores and Rarities set ( I haven't heard their other Hambourg release, the Liszt Hungarian Rhapsodies) or the older Pearl album.


title: Well Worth the Money

text: I concur with the other reviewers in their recommendations of this CD collection. In a nutshell, if Nat plays a phrase that is not intelligently shaped and directed, I certainly can't spot it. His Concerto? Think of Khachaturian on speed.


title: George (Great) Wright.  What more needs to be said?

text: This is a fabulous album by George Wright .  Great arrangements--- and, it's in stereo. very rare for him. The first cut is one of his best.


title: Good quality

text: Not much to say


title: Two Stars

text: Like the cds I received but I only got half of the cds half were missing ;/


title: Whoop whoop!

text: So sick! Love it so much, got it today (in 4 days!) Recommend this highly for wicked clown lovers! Haha.


title: :) :) :) happiest girl in the world!!! :) :) :)

text: been looking for this cd for over two years now!!! finally check amazon and here it is im now the happiest girl in the world! perfect quality and I just love this cd and absolutely love evanescence!!!!


title: Silly

text: This is a silly book. There is no such thing as the "new biology", the author appears to be attempting to use fallacious appeals to mystery and other invalid rhetorical devices in order to obscure the fact that virtually everything he advances is empirically unverifiable.


title: Instant classic

text: I purchased this through Jeff’s pledge campaign, back in 2018, and it was my album of the year. But since it got a proper release in March 2019, I am calling at the album of this year as well. Heck, it might be my favorite album of the decade.  Joyous, extremely melodic, hook filled and expertly produced - this is an instant power pop classic.


title: Def Leppard 🤘

text: Love the CD's. Great collection of their best songs!


title: Fast delivery and a great album!

text: One of the best bands ever...


title: This is a gift just going NY songs on it

text: This is a gift


title: Good Music

text: Pleasantly surprised, the music is great. Bobby Valentin is very good


title: Buyer Beware!!!

text: I don't read Spanish and made a very bad assumption. I knew 50 Anos meant 50 years and based on the price, I expected a CD collection of his best. I was very wrong! One CD (16 songs) and not his best songs.  What an idiot I am.<br />This one goes in the garbage not in my collection.


title: Noah Jones cd

text: Love the cd


title: If you love RJ?

text: This is one fabulous album; I can't recommend it enough. My only complaint is that it's too short. Gimme more!


title: Outtasight

text: If you've never listened to Charlie Parr do yourself a favor and start. Like all his albums Rooster is outtasight.


title: GREAT STUFF!

text: Hey, if you like old time music you should give these guys a listen.  Great picking, spot-on harmonizing, fine choice of songs.  I have two of their albums, and I love 'em.


title: Great Choir, composer (sadly

text: This is my 3rd copy. I keep giving my used copies CD's away.  I just listened to it again this afternoon. Great Choir, composer (sadly, deceased, and Cathedral.  Beautiful Compline setting and I've used it in almost every Congregation I've served.  B.


title: Great performance!

text: The Stones are always great live.


title: Five Stars

text: HARD TO FIND RECORD IN GREAT PLAYING CONDITION. HAPPY WITH PURCHASE.


title: Beautiful

text: My friend has this CD set on their iTunes and I stumbled across it while listening to their tunes.  I thought it was wonderful so I purchased the CD set myself.  It is very soothing and peaceful.  I recommend it for stress free music playing in the background.


title: MUSICAL ANALOGS TO WELLNESS?  NOT HERE.

text:
This is just a way of packaging & marketing some assemblages of (off-the-shelf) sounds under a topical rubric. All but one (details later) of the tracks could have been consolidated without anyone noticing that the theme had switched from "healing" to "massage" to "yoga" to "meditation" to "aroma therapy".  The format of these five tracks is similar, if not identical: droning background tone(s), sequences of notes without a melody, and sporadic sound effects. What changes between the tracks (and sometimes within the tracks) are the instruments making the sounds (piano, organ, winds, choir, strings, robotic voice-over).  And I suspect most of these "instruments" are electronic or synthesized versions.  The one exception to the format consistency is the "spa workout" track which is a Rave-type dance rhythm with (you guessed it) a shifting background of sound effects and droning tones, again without a melody.  And if you can move to these hectic rhythms, then you do not need this track at all.  AND it is this "workout" track that is the longest of the six and is over 11 of the approximately 40 sparse minutes on the disc. The disc is disadvantaged because the composers did their field work at a spa with such RAVEnous workout tempos rather than one with a TAI CHI CHIH instructor.  One minor point:  they left out some important aspects of "wellness" such as NUTRITION, DEEP SLEEP, or COLONCLEANSE and a few other ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES such as LIGHT, MAGNET, OXYGEN and SHOPPING, for which I am sure there must be musical analogs.

There is a place for mind-numbing dronal tones and simple tone sequences (even with sound effects) at the far end of "meditation" where near-trance states or self-hypnosis is the goal. Without the "workout" track, I would have given this disc a 3.5* star rating for its otherwise consistent content, despite the uninformative title "wellness series", the excessive unrecorded disc space, and falling qualitatively short of the better representatives in the musical lobotomy category.

On the technical (publishing) side:  This is a sampler from 6 albums (one track from each album) under the TREELINE MUSIC SERIES  from MOGUL MUSIC. There is more than one "mogul music" and "treeline music" and I could not verify the existence of all six discs from internet searches or from the current listings of this particular "mogul" group.  So finding the discs from which this sampler was constituted may be problematic (or a good thing).


title: Five Stars

text: Take your prayer/ gratitude to a higher level !Wonderful,  uplifting , joyous. Deeply moving, heartfelt music.


title: The Maestro Strikes Again!

text: Brian is a Maestro! This man lives and breathes music! His live shows always delivers too! (I seen BC live 10 times or more over the years.) Brian’s collaborations with such a broad range of musicians are totally dynamic!  You can tell he’s having a blast entertaining us! Brian is a big brain music master!


title: Great Helge, just wish there were more

text: Helge Schneider is a German musican vaguely in the 'Kabarett' tradition--he gives little speeches, tells stories, and sings songs, all of which, however, express his strangely endearing bizarreness. He seems to have somewhat absorbed or merged with his own 'persona' over the years--a somewhat nasal figure who plays with (the German) language as he does with musical instruments. His topics range from trivial to obscene, but even at his most obscene, it's hard to become offended, due to his oddly sympathetic and open character (though the 'Käsebrot' material is pretty much all at the trivial end of the spectrum: he does claim that cheese sandwiches are "super sexy" but does not elaborate). A cult figure for many years, he became more well-known among his fellow German speakers when one of his little songs, the 'kitty litter' song ("Katzeklo") became widely popular in an almost 'viral' way.<br />This CD includes not just Helge's "Käsebrot" (cheese sandwich) song and related sound recordings, but also a number of short video clips (.flv files), the menu for which opens automatically when you place the CD in a computer. Among these videos, my favorite is the "2 Käsebröter" video, where Helge sings the song in a different, 'crooner'-ish, smarmy fashion, after explaining how he has become filthy rich from his cheese sandwich song, but wouldn't want to disappoint his fans. Do be warned: generally, people either love or hate his work. Also: do be warned that almost everything on this CD is in German--and it's Helge's distinctively muffled, idiosyncratic German, too!


title: A Great Troubadour

text: This artist's music is awesome! He writes his own material, and has a beautiful voice. His love songs are among the most beautiful I've ever heard. We used 3 of them at our own wedding, and I can't believe he isn't more well known. Highly recommended!


title: Yes, it's real

text: Hi, this is Jeff from Rockapella. This album is an actual compilation CD from Japan. It's real and official. The previous reviewer apparently received the wrong product from his Amazon seller.  We're very sorry to hear that, and it's definitely not something in our control.  As this CD is rare, imported, and possibly out of print, we hope you'll be able to obtain it if you're looking for it!


title: Product was as advertised and delivered according to schedule

text: It is a remastered CD.  I really didn't notice anything really different other than an extra track


title: Great for road trips!

text: Donald Davis needs no introduction in the storytelling world. The content provides vividly and hilariously timed narratives of his life in a small town. His detailed stories transport you into the story and will leave you laughing as you walk out the journey with him. I love listening to these in my car during commutes and long road trips.


title: Great condition

text: The product is worth every penny


title: Five Stars

text: I realy enjoy tis music


title: A underrated talent

text: I really wish he was more popular in the states. He’s in a league of his own. This album is a masterpiece!


title: Elvis

text: Great


title: Five Stars

text: Product was as described, with poster and everything!!! I got the Jinyoung version! Thanks!!


title: Good Album

text: Good album, not as good as Sorry, but as good as Take Me To  The Disco. Her Album Melodrama is also one you will want to check out.


title: simply great

text: I really love this album. If you like female singers and metal music you'll love this album too.


title: GERAT

text: going to see them next weekend fun band great music !!!!


title: Very, Very, Relaxing....maybe too relaxing?

text: It is 30 minutes of a storm in Bir Sur CA and then 30 minutes of a storm in the Florida everglades.  I love the sound of rain...and I love the sound of a thunderstorm.  And that is exactly what this is.


title: Good memories.

text: Music that evokes good memories from my youth.


title: My daughter's favorite

text: We have five Kindermusik cd sets, and this is my daughter's favorite. I'm not sure why, but she asks for it every day. All of the Kindermusik cds that I have heard are excellent.


title: CD Still Available from NovemberProject.com

text: This is a brilliant piece of work from a band which was unfortunately shortly lived. Well worth checking out by any fans of the old October Project. It is still available from novemberproject.com btw for only $15.00 plus shipping.


title: Amazing progressive Rock band

text: Best Polland Rock band ever.


title: Love the music

text: Great!


title: Beautiful!

text: Wonderful recording, as usual, from the PRWB...I have all of their recordings, and they are uniformly well done, lively, and entertaining examples of early music.


title: Five Stars

text: fine


title: Five Stars

text: better than remembered from one album even. terrific sound!


title: Thx

text: Love it


title: Loving It

text: came in a beautiful shape, I LOVE IT!!!! also it looks VERY new and fresh!!


title: It's exactly how it was described, nearly mint condition.

text: (order for "used"/like new first edition pressing of the CD) it came in near perfect condition and I am very satisfied with the order.


title: VERY WELL ORGANIZED PHOTOBOOK, CAME IN A REALLY GOOD CONDITION 10/10

text: Like I said 10/10


title: Prince 1999

text: it's Prince , so it's 100! Classic!


title: Fantastic!

text: Awesome CD of Disturbed. Their 3rd release - Ten Thousand Fists - definitely delivers a punch.


title: Love it

text: I love Day6, this album is great!


title: Music that never loses its touch

text: Superb singing by a great group of European singers!  IT IS A COLLECTION WORTH HAVING. I highly recommend anything sung by Mocedades!


title: Great music but...

text: Had the vinyl since release and then a cdr from some fly by night. But when this was initially released paid $46 for it. Feeling very ripped off at the moment...


title: A1

text: Perfect,  as described


title: Disc 2 plays irratic. Sometimes it plays and sometimes it doesn't!!!

text: Poor quality.... Disc two is too irratic.


title: Too much Jolson

text: Very disappointing. Only 2 songs from Ginger. Jolson tunes obscure.


title: Five Stars

text: Great tunes!


title: Talking heads are awesome

text: You looking for something different like the 80s rock band this is the group they are awesome,  love every bit of their music is unique and different.


title: Like

text: My husband loves this CD


title: Five Stars

text: Great product and good seller


title: Thank God for Luis Pedraza

text: This man carries within him the perfect voice.  Amen.


title: Sound

text: My daughter enjoys listening to this.


title: Five Stars

text: Came earlier then expected and I'm happy that I got this.


title: Excelente servicio

text: Excelente servicio fue muy rápida la entrega, ahora a disfrutar de su música 👍👍👌👌


title: Five Stars

text: excellent


title: Awesome opera, great artists

text: This is a relatively unknown opera, yet it has great emotional depth which is highlighted by some of the best singers of all times like Rene Kollo and Kurt Moll.


title: Five Stars

text: Works great. .... exactly as I hoped for. Couldn't be happier .


title: Great music❗

text: Great music❗


title: Five Stars

text: 5 stars! Thank you so much.


title: Grandsons enjoy it a lot!!

text: Love it!!


title: The roots of a "Rock Deva"

text: A unique look at the first effort from a mysterious board line breakout of the 70s. Looking at the body of work, and her range of talent, one has to think about the changing fortunes of this "should have been big" voice  of the 70s evolving music scene. Her cult following continues to grow, even after her early death in 2005.


title: Amazing soundtrack for an amazing game!

text:
This is the perfect combination for the game or fans of Hatsune Miku.
My only complaint is the 3rd disc isn't necessary, it's just the soundboard for the different sound effects in the game.
Other than that, I'm EXTREMELY SATISFIED!!!!


title: awesome set

text: this was exactly as described. wrapped well for shipping. i can't wait to start listening!


title: Very good BUT

text: I love the music of this opera and this production is well sung and played. Verdi seems to have relied heavily on this when he wrote Falstaff and I consider them both equally good. However, I only give this 4 stars for 2 reasons. 1) There is some spoken dialogue, which I never like in opera. 2) More importantly, the included full LIBRETTO is ONLY IN GERMAN, which was of zero use to me and a disappointment.. Still worth owning though.


title: good authentic Czech production

text: Very nice opera, well sung with full libretto included


title: Five Stars

text: :D


title: One Time

text: At any rate,this is a good CD. It has a little break-in period to get used to it. But after a few plays you will like it.


title: Sounds great in my jukebox

text: Exactly what I expected. Sounds great in my jukebox!!!


title: I'M DEFINITELY FEELING THE LOVE!

text:
The awesomeness that just flooded my ears right now..please hold me while I faint. Ayu's new single "Feel the Love" has literally swept me off my feet! Never have I been this excited! Even "LOVE again" didn't have me this pumped up! For this review, I'm gonna ignore the controversy around the music video and focus on the melodies themselves since they were so infectious that I could literally feel the beat transcending throughout my entire body!

 Feel The Love: I LOVE THIS SONG! This was Ayu's first house-pop single that was produced by producer DJ Hello Kitty. And despite that ridiculous ass name, I will admit the man has talent. The song itself is just your average techno anthem that's set to a house beat, but the production created here is anything but boring! I just love the pounding beat that was attributed to this because it literally screamed the fun vibe! I'm no dance lover but this track easily made me a dancing frantic! (10/10)

 Merry-go-round: This track is interesting in its own right. For one it was Ayu's first collaboration with the rapper, VERBAL. Although I do like the song, I will say that rapper does...ruin the song at least a little bit. I mean, I don't hate his part...but I don't really like it, either. Either way, its still an awesome track that thrived with epic-ness! I love the fact that's Ayu's fantastically combining the housepop/ electronic genes extremely well within this song. It shows that Ayu's adapting to the current trend really well. (9/10)

 Feel The Love (DJ Hello Kitty Remix): This is surprisingly very good. I'm usually not a big fan of remixes but the production was quite impressive. I adore the heavy house mix presented here because it makes me get up and move to these deep, danceable beats. This remix pumps on and on and it's honestly giving me so much life right now! FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, DJ HELLO KITTY....PLEASE PRODUCE AYU'S NEXT ALBUM!!!! (10/10)

 Feel the love (Blasterjaxx remix): This song is second in awesomeness! This remix is a lot more playful and even heavier on the dance beat! MY GOD. TWO AWESOME REMIX TRACKS. What more can I ask for? (10/10)

 This is the best thing that has happened with Electro-pop all year! In my opinion, this is the best single this year! An outstanding single in terms of composition, creativity and vocal strength. An single you should be definitely picking up!


title: Don't look, Don't listen, Don't speak...just FEEL.

text:
Before I start this review, I should say that I'm not a big fan of Namie Amuro. It's not as though I hate her or anything, it's just that I find tremendous problems when listening to her music. But enough of that now, we'll save that conversation for another day.

I was EXTREMELY impressed with this album. I didn't expect her to head in this type of direction with her music! It was so filled with so many unique, yet amazingly catchy tracks that it was practically oozing with perfection! I'm no dance lover, but this album made me a dancing frantic! \(^o^)/

The style within this album suited her very well. Each track stood out in their own way while effortlessly delivering a force to be reckon with. I wasn't expecting the album to be this good. I just love the creation she made for herself within these tracks! It literally reflected a concept that made album fun and exciting.

Although the album was processed very well, I did notice that Namie's vocals did tend to sound flat once in a while---especially when it came to her rapping parts. I mean, I'm not saying that's a bad thing! It's just...I probably would have enjoyed it a whole lot more if she added some creativity within those parts.

But despite that minor flaw, I think I can easily overlook that because of this album's uniqueness & originality. Nearly all of the tracks have intrigued me, but the ones that stood out the most were: "Alive" "Big Boys Cry" "Heaven" "La La La" "Supernatural Love" "Contrail" and finally, "Stardust In My Eyes".

Even though I'm not a big fan of hers, I still thought that this was an excellent album that thrived with a sense of purpose. The melodies themselves were so infectious that I could literally feel the beat transcending throughout my entire body. Very impressive, I might add.

This album is in no way a disappointment. Each song is an absolute treasure. (◠ ‿ ◠)


title: One word: AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!

text:
A ABSOLUTE MUST HAVE FOR ANY AYU FAN!!!!

Track 1: Blue Bird
Okay, out of all her summer songs, this one is the best! Her voice is just so uplifting and beautiful! It makes you wanna dance and sing along too! The melody is just perfect! It cheers you up if you had a bad day...any fan should check this single out....it's amazing. (10/10)

Track 2: Beautiful Fighters
CAUTION: It's very addictive! You won't stop dancing! Ayu did a good job on this single. It has a great beat and you'll never get tired of the chorus. Throughout the song, you just hear that one line: "We are Beautiful Fighters, Yatte rare nei tte hi wa..." BEAUTIFUL INDEED!! (10/10)

Track 3: Ladies Night~another night~
Okay this remix really packs the punch! I mean, I was always crazy about the original song that was on her "(Miss)Understood" album, but this version made me crazier! Throughout the song, you'll hear nothing but that amazing guitar. It's a really good rocking beat that inspire to LEARN how to play that superb instrument! Overall, very well done! (10/10)

Track 4: BLUE BIRD (Hardground Remix)
*Sigh* Like every CD, there's always that ONE song that ruins everything! I'm not really a big fan of this remix. I mean don't get me wrong, it has some good points and it was processed very well but there wasn't enough change in the melody which makes it a bit boring to listen to. But still...it was a decent effort. (7/10)

Track 5 & 6: Instrumentals
As always, the instrumentals versions are AMAZING! I have nothing more to say! (10/10)

This is a really awesome CD! Ayumi did a excellent job on it! I STRONGLY recommend you add this to your "AYU" collection! It'll be in your head—or CD player—for weeks!


title: Beautiful Songs For An Eternity....

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If I had to find one thing unique about ELT's music, I'd probably say I never know what to expect. With every album, their music always evolves. I never hear the same thing twice. And knowing that fact honestly baffled me. I couldn't really compare them to the "pop" standards because their sound wasn't really that mainstream. Nor could I place their music under the category of standard "rock" either. I wasn't sure WHERE to place them when it came to the topic of genre because their sound was so intermixed.

Yet as time passed by I realized that it was that uncertainty that made them unique. The songs they created for their audience are so understated yet fairly demanding. And I felt they displayed that perfectly for this album.

Although I cannot compare this album to the wonderful productions of "Time To Destination", I will admit there was interesting melodies when it came to instrumentation and harmony. This was their most varied album if I had to be honest. There were so many genres to choose from! Literally every aspect of ELT's signature sounds was within this album and that was refreshing to me in the least. :)

This album is definitely a 100%. Full marks. There wasn't a single track off point. Awesome job, ELT! Keep up the good work!


title: Just Beautiful...

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I've been a fan of Eiko's for a few years now and was absolutely estatic of finally purchasing this unique album.

First to start, Eiko's always been amazing with her lyrics. And the lyrics within this album flew perfectly. They each had their own theme: happiness, sadness, pain, and isolation. It's like you can feel the mood within the song because she delivers it so beautifully.

Each track has its own individual story, but the ones that shined a bit more was: "Hikari Nakashiko" "Atlante" "Naraku no Hana" "All Alone" "Aoi Kajitsu" "FLOW" and finally, "Juuyon no Tsuki". To me, those tracks were the greatest contributors when purchasing this album in the first place. They flowed together so perfectly and stirred many emotions within me that placed me in a place where I never saw within myself.

Eiko Shimamiya is a remarkable artist. She writes songs that deeply welcome that part of us we tend to hide away. And along with her beautiful voice, what else is there to ask for? I only wish more people would discover her talent.

She's a true artist...that's hard to get these days.


title: Mixed Feelings...

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It seems alot of fans are putting this album down because it didn't meet the expectations of her first album.

And although I have to agree with them on certain levels, I can't just say it was completely bad--because it wasn't! It was still a decent album that fufilled it's sense of purpose. I mean, the music she took the time to create was still alluring in a way. And I do believe it delivered an excellent variety of tunes that flowed real well with one another.

Yes, it is a bit different from her previous works but I do think the album flows quite nice if one gives it the chance. The tone she sets for each track is completely unique and spectacular. And the lyrics she emphasized for this material was utterly captivating. Although I'm not a fan of all the songs displayed here, the ones the interested me the most were: "Mirage" "KILL" "Princess Bloom" "砂漠の雪 (Desert Snow)" "Teleportation guy" "Proof" "Fascination" "Love illusion" "RIDEBACK" and finally, "MY PRECIOUS".

Although I feel this wasn't her best album, it does have moments where it shines beautifully...and because of that, I would still recommend this album to anyone whose willing to give it a listen.


title: AWESOME. PURE AWESOMENESS!!!

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MELL does it again! The moment I heard the first verse, I decided to listen to my gut and bought it without a second thought! And...I have not regretted it! My gut is so awesome. (Lol. Please excuse my attempts to be funny.)

Anyway, I strongly recommend this single to any MELL fan! The lyrics she pours over her audience! The song's basically about living within a dystopian world and finding the power to overcome the struggle. Such a meaningful message in my opinion! I can preach about this single until I'm blue in the face but words cannot describe how alluring this single is. The tracks here are lot more sophisticated and mature than other works I've come across from her.

Overall, you have to be that judge yourself and see if you feel that exact way I do!


title: 100% AWESOMENESS!!!!!

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When I first heard this song, I wasn't really that into it. However, I decided to give it a second chance and listened to it again in order to make any final judgements. And strangely...it wasn't that bad. It was good, actually. Really good!

The song talks about the concepts of civil disobedience & rebellion. And I feel those two subjects positively make the song flush with awesomeness! The beat was so infectious that it wasn't even funny. It was literally making me dance like a lunatic. I just love the rockish vibe that heavily influenced this song! It make the beat much more enjoyable!

And although there are good things about this song, the thing that drew me in completely was the English verses she sings throughout the song. Constantly, you hear that same message: "We have always stood on the borderland. I’m enjoying the view from here." I don't know why, but those were my favorite parts throughout the song! I just felt it made the song scream out in awesomeness! (^o^)

Overall, a terrific single to own!


title: Tuning To The Rainbow...

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I can't remember the last time I reviewed Sakamoto's work—I figure now's a good time to start!

Track 1: Tune the Rainbow
A beautiful single in my opinion! I never heard such a upbeat, peaceful tune! I'm growing more and more attached to this melody each time I listen to it. This was a delightful tune to hear. And the chorus is definitely catchy! The song itself provided a very clear representation of Maaya's vocals. I just love the way she sings so effortlessly in an unforced, yet expressive voice. It literally blew me away. (10/10)

Track 2: THE GARDEN OF EVERYTHING ~電気ロケットに君を連れて~ (Taking You on an Electric Rocket)
Hmm...quite an interesting piece if I say so myself. It was a duet between Maaya Sakamoto and Steve Conte, however—as I'm sure you guys have noticed—Conte's voice was more prominent within this tune. But Maaya's background vocals were a perfect match with Conte's singing. It brought more of a foreign feel to it if you know what I mean. And Maaya's ability to switch between English and Japanese throughout the song was pretty nice. Very exquisite mix. (10/10)

Track 3: ちいさなヘミソフィア (Small Hemisphere)
This was a nice song but overall, a bit average in my opinion. Nothing really stood out with this song. It was just an ordinary melody overflowing within my ears. Nothing more. But despite my slight disappointment with this song, I still think its fairly decent. I listen to it every now and then. (7/10)

This is a special treat for all Sakamoto fans. It emphasizes the prime examples of good composition mixed with nice music with some thought put into it. I highly recommend this single and cannot wait for new releases by this vocalist. ^^


title: These Love Songs Put Me Into A Realm of Eternity.

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It’d be weird if I said that I didn’t listen to this album constantly—in fact, I'd be lying if I said these tracks didn't put me in a good mood!

Kuu-chan did an excellent job covering these old-school tracks. The songs themselves are very relaxing, almost soothing if I had to find the right word for it. They blend extremely well with the late 90's vibe—almost as though as if you can’t the brand new arrangements Kuu gave them.

And I adore the emotion she puts behind her voice. It sounds utterly amazing in my opinion because it really displays how much her voice has grown since her debut—which is a plus for any fan because they can sense that overwhelming emotion no matter how many times they put this album on repeat.

Nearly all the tracks have this alluring vibe…I can’t really say anything bad about them. But the tracks that interested me the most were: "TATTOO" "Love is Over" "言えないよ" "SWEET MEMORIES" "0時前のツンデレラ" "BE MY BABY" "め組のひと" "I love you, SAYONARA" "Swallowtail Butterfly ~あいのうた~" and finally "さよならの向こう側"

This was an awesome cover album. The way Kuu-chan took these simple tracks and transformed them into something beautiful is very unique indeed.

Overall, a definite buy.


title: Awaiting My Destination in Time.

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This is the very first album that introduced me to ELT. And I must say: it made me an immediate fan.

The music that was displayed here was exceptationly beautiful. I noticed all sorts of unique instruments--like that heavy emphasis on the electric guitar. It made the album sound so much more distant in my opinion. Like how music was like in the 1980's--a time I didn't exist yet I might add. *Laughs*

Even if you don't understand/speak Japanese, the melodies, vocals and varied arrangement within the songs are enough to make you fall in love with this album. Believe me, not knowing the language shouldn't restrain you from listening to this amazing album.

I never expected to hear peaceful, yet heartfelt messages within these songs. The album itself seems to thrive on the concepts of the ups and downs of everyday relationship until it eventually leads to an end of that particular romance. The song "Time goes by", heavily emphasizes the theme of that sad fact:

"過ぎた日に背をむけずに
ゆっくり時間(とき)を感じて
いつかまた笑って
会えるといいね
Time goes by..."

"Unable to turn our backs on the days that had passed
I hope that someday
We can meet agin with a smile
Time goes by..."

"Time to destination" is one of those perfect albums where every track is as good as the last. I can easily see how this album became the 10th best-selling album in Japanese music history with 3,520,300 copies sold. The themes that are showcased within this album are so honest and real that it will never become boring--even after hundreds of listens! I can't think of one flaw that this album has--the music, the singing, the album art and the lyrics of the album all blend together and form a complete masterpiece that should be listened to by anybody that has even the slightest interest in 80s/90s pop music.


title: Not That Bad...

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I noticed (not here, but in general) that countless individuals are bashing this artist because they simply do not like her voice. They were calling her music all these names such as "wretched" and "shallow" but to be honest, I don't understand why people are giving her so much hate. She DOESN'T sound that bad. From all that bashing I heard from others, I literally thought she was going to sound like hag from hell and instantly braced myself for the horror that was about to come. And yet...when I actually listen to her for the first time, I didn't get that terrible experience I thought I was gonna get. Her voice does not sound "wretched" as some person stated. She sounds like any other typical artist. I don't see what the big deal is.

Although I cannot say she's my favorite Japanese singer, I can say that she IS talented. Her voice was very unique and definitely had a "one of a kind" feel to it. The songs that were selected here have a bit more diversity within their recordings which makes the music a bit more enjoyable to listen to. The tracks within this album all show different styles and how Sifow's voice can shine. I enjoyed that fact very much.

Regardless of the negative comments, I thought the music here was very amusing and upbeat. I enjoyed the way she blended the use of Eurobeat with "Fantasy Pop". And I positively loved the tracks: "Rule" "Tokyo Love Night" "Carat" "Love Regrets" "ÄÔÎ" "Ya-Omote" and finally, ",¢,¢,Ì,ÉEEE" This is was a pretty good album for a new fan such as myself! I enjoyed the music very much and I saw nothing "shallow" about it.

Which brings me to my point: with her unique mix of eurobeat pop, one must never judge an artist by their status alone. I'm so glad I decided to give her listen regardless of the negative comments given to her. I do not regret buying this album.

Overall, an awesome album that I would recommend to anyone. Please give this artist a chance. She deserves it. ^.^


title: ♪♫ "KISS KISS KISS KISS..."♪♫

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I'm not familiar with this artist, but even I will admit this is an awesome single from her!

Track 1: KISS KISS KISS (Japanese Version)
I watched the video the first time I heard this. And I must say this was extremely impressive. Everything sounded on exactly on point—which is a plus considering this was my first time listen to this artist. The music was strangely relieving, as if it were literally putting me in a trance. And such catchy lyrics! I can't see myself ever tiring of this. (10/10)

Track 2: aishiteru...
Just as in the review "KISS KISS KISS", everything was well stitched together. There were no off points nor messy vocals. Everything was blended perfectly. Plus, her vocals mixed with the background music really well. Very remarkable. (10/10)

Tracks 3 & 4: KISS KISS KISS (Extended Japanese Version) and (Extended English Version)
Well...these two tracks really didn’t sound that much different from each other. Other than lyrics and the language of course. Good, I guess. (10/10)

Track 5: aishiteru… (extended)
Again, no change other than the prolonged music. Although this can be annoying to some people, I found it strangely soothing. It literally became more appealing to listen to as the song kept going. Another interesting trait. (10/10)

Although most of these songs were mainly trance, I found it to be quite exciting considering the fact that I like that kind of music! *Laughs* I know, this has nothing to do with my review!

But overall, a pleasant single. I'll be sure to check out her latest singles as well. :)


title: You GOTTA Respect the J-pop Queen!

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Once again, this woman has exceeded my expectations!

From the moment I pressed "play", I knew this was going to be an AMAZING album.

And it was...it truly was.

Of course, one’s going to notice the drastic change within Hamasaki's style but to be honest...I think it was a good change. I just loved the energy she was created within this album! It was such a fun, pulse-pounding beat! You could absolutely feel the power she was displaying in these tracks! Now I normally don't listen to rock, but this album was so beautifully crafted that even I turned a blind eye!

I know not everyone’s going to agree that this is Hamasaki’s best work, but honestly…I don’t care! To me, this album was utter perfection! From start to finish, it delivered a neat set of tracks that flowed perfectly with one another. I loved that! I also adore the fact that Hamasaki goes against all odds and does what SHE wants to do regardless of what others say. Because I know for a fact that there are others out there that criticizes her for “abandoning her J-pop roots” just because she likes to try different things. And although that realization is rather depressing, Miss Hamasaki doesn't budge. She continues to do what she loves---and creating music that's open for all listeners...and I respect that.

As I said before, the music displayed here was exceptionally beautiful! Miss Hamasaki always creates songs that are radiating with purpose! I love all the songs on this album...there wasn’t a single track I disliked! But the most awesome tracks are: "Microphone" "Sunset~LOVE is ALL~" "BALLAD" "Last Links" "Don't look back" "Jump!" "Lady Dynamite" "Sunrise~LOVE is ALL~" "meaning of Love" and finally, "RED LINE ～for TA~"

Twelve years in the music business and she still has the power to create masterpieces like this! Only a true artist can accomplish this feat---and that’s Ayumi Hamasaki.

A wonderful add from the J-pop Queen! (^o^)


title: BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!

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I've been a fan of Ayu's for a few years now and when coming across this album, I say it was exceptationally well done! Words cannot describe how alluring this album is. The tracks here are lot more sophisticated and mature than other works I've come across from her. But more than anything, the album speaks for itself. Even after twelve years in the music business, She still has the talent to create beautiful pieces of work for her audience. Not many artists can still do that. But Ayumi-san is different--she's a true artist.

Out of all her new works, I have to say that this is my most favorite one. "Love Songs" was a remarkable change. It had a softer, more romantic vibe to it. Completely differnt from anything she's done before. I love this album. There's not a single song I dislike, but the ones that stood out to me the most were: "Love Song" "Moon" "Aria" "Virgin Road" "Like a Doll" "Crossroad" "Sending Mail" "Last Angel" "Sweet Season" "Blossom" "Do It Again" and finally "Seven Days War".

Although it wasn't a patch of romantic ballads stitched together, I still can say that this was her most organized work. I just loved the classical feel to it. And of course, the artwork was absolutely stunning! I loved flipping through the pages. It was like each of the art & backgrounds were capturing just how beautiful Miss Hamasaki was! I loved that!

To all Ayumi fans: if you're looking for refreshing music, I recommend this album proudly! To me, it's Ayumi's best works she's done in a few years! I mean, don't get me wrong, all of Ayumi's albums are flawless but this one takes the cake!


title: I fell in LOVE!

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Ayumi-san has done it again! From the moment I pressed play, I fell in LOVE. Although it’s considered a mini-album, it doesn’t seem so “mini” to me! To me, the music displayed here was exceptionally beautiful. It went through my veins, reached into my soul and put a subtle calm feeling I just can't describe. I never knew music could make me feel this way...a bunch of emotions attacking me at once. At first, I thought something was wrong with me but once I thought about it, I realized only true artists are capable of doing that to a person. And Miss Ayumi is a truly gifted artist.

Within this album, each track had its own indidivual story, its different style of music, and its own impact within the listeners' hearts. Personally, I just loved the effort she put into this album. You can tell she put her heart and soul into it, which makes the work more enjoyable if you ask me.

I do not regret buying this album. Everything about it was wonderful! Even the remixes were wonderfully composed---and I'm not a big fan of remixes!

Overall....such beautiful music! 5 stars! (I'd give it 100 if I could!)


title: Koda Kumi has stuck GOLD!!!!

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This was the first Koda Kumi album I ever bought. And so far...NO REGRETS HAVE COME! (^o^)

Kuu-chan did an EXCELLENT job on this album! It contained the perfect mix of classical j-pop, ballads, and those rocking upbeat tunes! I just LOVE the energy that was displayed on this album! Such a fun, pulse-pounding beat! It was practically radiating from greatness! I know it sounds silly, but that's how I honestly felt! There wasn't a SINGLE song I disliked! How awesome is that?! To me, each track was fueled with a sense of purpose. But the ones I favored the most were: "Intro~Get down~" "Hot Stuff" "Kiseki" "Selfish" "CUITE HONEY" "Hands" "Trust you" "Chase" "Let's Party" "24" and finally "SHAKE IT"

Buying this album was money well-spent. Literally everything about it was so AWESOME! And of course, the videos were astounding as well! And yes, I know the video "SHAKE IT" is rather...revealing. But I feel that isn't an excuse not to buy the album/DVD! I mean....so what?! Who cares if its just one little video? It's still Kuu, people! The Kuu we know and love! ♥♥♥♥

I wholeheartedly recommend this album to anyone whose is new to Koda Kumi. The hard work she put into this album was flawless! A terrific add to your "Koda" collection! (^_^)


title: Fabulous Album!

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The first time I heard of KOTOKO was when I heard her "Re-Sublimity" single. And after that...I only went forward with her works. I never bothered to go back to her previous works, it just didn't speak out to me. But I happened to be bored one day and decided to give this album a chance...and let me tell you: it completely blew my mind away!

The thing I noticed about this album was the music. The music was visibly darker, more rock driven compared to her works now. I mean, it DID contained a bit of upbeat tracks and ballads, but if you listened closely, even her upbeat tracks had a bit of a notable rock tinge. In the beginning, I wasn't sure if that was a good thing or not! Yet as I kept listening, the beats sounded much more...peaceful. Like it was something I could listen to when I wanted to get away from the frustrations of life.

What also caught my attention was that the lyrics had a more heavy, personal feel to them which emphasized her role as a true artist. It carried a strong, pulse-pounding beat that drove the listener into a railroad of compassion. A rather interesting perspective don't you think? I never found myself more intuned with these simple meanings.

Personally, I think this was a lovely start for a debut album. The creation displayed here was exceptationly beautiful! So beautiful that it makes me wanna kick myself for not liking them any sooner! But enough of that, back to the album: I admit, it does flow quite nicely if one gives it the chance. The tone she sets for each track is completely unique and spectacular. The infectious beats and rhythms are VERY quick to grasp one's attention! I can assure you that! I loved nearly all the songs on this album! But the ones that stood out the most were: "Introduction" "冬の雫 (Droplets of Winter)" "Asura" "疾風雲 (Whirlwind Clouds)" "幻影 (Illusion)" "ひ とりごと (Monologue) "声が届くなら( If My Voice Is to Be Heard)" "Lament" "足跡 (Footprint)" and finally, "羽 (Feather)".

It's a soothing album with some very unique tracks. The dark theme within the album nearly promotes its listeners into relating within its lyrics.

Overall, a lovely album to own from the goddess KOTOKO. :)


title: You'll WISH it wasn't left →unfinished→

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As usual, KOTOKO doesn't disappoint! From the moment I pressed "play", I was in utter heaven!

Track 1: →unfinished→
Believe me...the moment's the song's over, you'll wish she never finished it! This was such a cool song! Very fast and upbeat! I just LOVE the energy that was displayed here! It made the tune MUCH more enjoyable--at least I thought so! (10/10)

Track 2: サクラノアメモエギノヨ (The Cherry Blossom Rain is Light Yellow Green)
Very interesting song. I remember when I first heard it the first thing that attracted me was the lyrics. They seemed so...different from anything I've heard before! It was utterly amazing! I couldn't help but be allured by this enchanting vibe...it literally transported me into another world!

Track 3 & 4: Instrumentals
As always the instrumentals are absolutely ASTOUNDING! I have nothing more to say!

This was such a fantastic single! I'm so glad I bought it! KOTOKO has a way of creating music that one never really tires of it. The quality that displays here is always so beautiful.

A wonderful add to any "KOTOKO" collection!


title: Music for the Soul.

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I noticed the tone within this album was more experimental than anything else I’ve heard from her. In the beginning, I wasn’t positive if that could be triggered as a good thing or not. Yet as I kept listening I realized it was because of that uncertainty that made the album worth listening to.

Even though this was her second major album in the music business, I believe Kawada did an excellent job when producing astounding chords, harmonies, and overlapping vocals. But the thing I enjoyed the most about this album was that it came with different varieties of music. There were the soft ballads, rocking instrumentals, and deep catchy tunes.

The great thing about this album is the continuity within it. NEVER has the pace or melody been broken. She creates such detail within this album that her audience is never discouraged to shy away from her works. Although each track is beautiful in their own way, I believe the ones that deserve the most attention is: "Energy Flow" "JOINT" "Beehive –album edit–" "最後の約束 (Last Promise)" "Portamento" "intron tone" "TRILL" "Sense" "DREAM" and finally, "triangle".

This was a wonderful album from start to finish. I enjoyed listening to it very much. I love the peaceful, mellow atmosphere she provided within this creation. It made it much more enjoyable in my opinion.

Overall, a wonderful album to own.


title: ♪♫ "Diamonds and Sapphires and You, oh my!" ♪♫

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When I first heard this single, it COMPLETELY reminded me of her "Black Cherry" days!

Track 1: Love Me Back
When this song came out, I fell in love with it almost instantly. I just loved the aroma that was perceived about this single! I just couldn't get enough of it! The song reminded me so much of her "Black Cherry" era because of the intoxicating beats. I just couldn't get this song out of my head! And I just LOVE the video! Kuu-chan looked so devastatingly gorgeous! She displayed so much energy and passion within the video that she was positively glowing with radiance! Nice job, Kuu! (10/10)

Track 2: Say Her Name
Okay I'll admit, this song didn't really speak out to me the first time I heard it but after a second listen...it was practically reeking with awesomeness! I just adored that urban feel that flowed through the song. And the beat was so infectious that it wasn't even funny. o_O Lol. (10/10)

Track 3: Love Me Back (Andy Price Remix)
Um...to be honest, I really don’t know what to make of this remix. I mean, I don’t hate it. It just I don’t practically feel anything toward it. But the one thing I can tell you is that it is a song that’s filled with purpose. However you see it is entirely up to you. (8/10)

Another awesome track list from our diva, Kuu! I enjoyed listening to these songs very much. Will be looking forward to her next single! (*⌒▽⌒*)


title: An Album That Sets Standard.

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Now I normally don't listen to much alternate rock, and tend to spend my time with classic J-pop, but I just couldn't get enough of this artist called "Mami Kawada." Perhaps my first exposure to her was in mid 2007 when I was skimming through iTunes in search of a new artist to listen to.

And what a beautiful gem I found.

Every track here is an absolute must, and it's also one of the numerous albums I actually take pride in owning. The atmosphere created here was so peaceful. Kawada-san truly has an unique talent that shines throughout this CD. Her voice is so lovely that it literally caresses you like a warm blanket that tries to bring peace to your inner soul.

This CD has some of her most well-known songs that were ever recorded. And nearly all the songs here had captured my interest, but the ones that stood out the most were: "Roots" "緋色の空 (Scarlet Sky)" "Radiance" "Seed" "Precious" "悲しみの森 (Forest of Sorrow)" "Immoral" "Not Fill" "Undelete" and finally, "another planet ~twilight~".

For a debut album, this was considerably well done. And I salute her greatly because I know Mami Kawada, without a doubt, will become one of the finest J-pop artists out there. She's an excellent artist that deserves more recognition for her work. I hope to hear more from her in the future.


title: Koda Kumi's BEST.

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When I first heard of this single, I didn’t know what to think of it. But I ever since I purchased this single, I am overcome by nothing but the feelings of love.

Track 1: 好きで、好きで、好きで。(I love, I love, I love.)
The song itself merely talks about the perspectives of love and cherishment. The moment you press “play”, you’re automatically entranced by the mere theme she was trying to display to you. It’s hard to come up with the right words to describe this…it’s just too beautiful for words. (10/10)

Track 2: あなただけが (Only You)
The moment I heard that piano…I fell in love. I never heard such an enchanting ballad. I was utterly captivated by the mere performance she displayed. It went so well with her voice! It displayed the raw power of emotion she was trying to tell us through the bases of her lyrics. Beautiful. (10/10)

Track 3: walk ～to the future～
This song is one of her most notorious ballads and I’ve always loved it. I’ll admit, when I found out she was going to rearrange it, I was kinda scared. This was such an alluring ballad…I didn’t want that ruined! But when I heard it for the first time…I was so glad I was wrong! The tone she set there…it sounded a bit more sophisticated than anything I’d come across. It was such a lovely way to end the single. (10/10)

To me, I think this is Kuu-chan’s best ballad she’s done in a couple years. I found myself entranced by the mere simple ness of it. And let me tell you: that DOES NOT happen often.

Overall, a lovely single to own.


title: OUTSTANDING!!!

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This by far, is one of Kawada's most impressive albums to date. To me, each track was pumped with a sense of stability, like it was literally marking a transition into a new phase. Within this album, I noticed her tone was more spirited, almost feisty-like. It was as if she were trying to create a more suitable sound that would help her create more complex and ambitious melodies.

It may be different from anything she's done in the past, but I feel this album was a great way to transcend from the realms of classical J-pop. I just love the elegance she puts on every single track, like she was trying to challenge herself on the concepts of music. It was such a pulse-pounding vibe! Although other fans might complain she was trying to escape her "roots" of the mainstream pop, I have to disagree.

This album was true to its J-Pop roots---but the quality of it blends with a completely different spin within the sound effects, instruments, and melodies.

I loved nearly all the tracks on this album, but the ones that stood out the most were: "succession" "CLIMAX" "TOY" "Kotoba, Kokoro no Koe" "Prophecy" "in answer" "Awareness" "linkage" "Mirai no Tsubu ~I'm formed~" and finally, "DREAMS".

I would strongly recommend this CD to anyone who's new to Mami. The elegance she creates here is simply too good to pass up!

A wonderful add to any collection.


title: 100% AWESOMENESS!!!!!

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When I first heard this song, I wasn't really that into it. However, I decided to give it a second chance and listened to it again in order to make any final judgements. And strangely...it wasn't that bad. It was good, actually. Really good!

The song talks about the concepts of civil disobedience & rebellion. And I feel those two subjects positively make the song flush with awesomeness! The beat was so infectious that it wasn't even funny. It was literally making me dance like a lunatic. I just love the rockish vibe that heavily influenced this song! It make the beat much more enjoyable!

And although there are good things about this song, the thing that drew me in completely was the English verses she sings throughout the song. Constantly, you hear that same message: "We have always stood on the borderland. I’m enjoying the view from here." I don't know why, but those were my favorite parts throughout the song! I just felt it made the song scream out in awesomeness! (^o^)

Overall, a terrific single to own!


title: This album will make me LOVE her AGAIN!

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*Laughs* I know. That was such a corny title! But I honestly do feel that way whenever I purchased one of Ayumi-san's works. She's such a unique artist.

Now I know this album hasn't been released yet but I have previewed the entire track list and I must say...it was absolutely ASTOUNDING! Her simple melodies are getting more and more sophisticated and heartwarming! I enjoyed listening to this album very much. Her music never fails to reach into my soul and put a subtle calm feeling within my heart. I just loved the simple elegance she puts into this album.

Of course, not everyone's going to agree with me…but that’s okay. I love Ayu and I will always support her. She is the one of the few artists that manages to impact my heart. I always can feel the actual mood within the song because she always delivers it so beautifully. There is not one song I dislike, to me each song was pumped with purpose. But if I HAD to pick, the ones I favored the most were: "Song 4 U" "Wake me up" "Sweet Scar" "SAKURA" "Melody" "task'n'bass" "Bye-bye Darling" "Petal" "Glasses" "Gloria" "Ivy" and finally, "You & Me".

Buying this album was money well spent. The mixture of both ballads and upbeat songs created a solid substance that showed she has matured within her lyrics. I do not regret buying this album. In fact, I'm honored that I can own one of Hamasaki's works. And I'm very willing to recommend this album to anyone.


title: Heaven from start to finish

text:
When hearing this album for the first time, I was immediately entranced by the music. It sounded so different from anything I heard in the past. Immediately, I decided to buy the album right away! And since then, I have not regretted it.

 To me, the music displayed here was exceptionally beautiful. It went through my veins, reached into my soul and put a subtle calm feeling I just can't describe. I never knew music could make me feel this way...a bunch of emotions attacking me at once. At first, I thought something was wrong with me! And yet, once  I thought about it...I realized only true artists are capable of doing that to a person. And Kuu-chan is a truly gifted artist.

 Within this album, each track had its own indidivual story, its different style of music, and its own impact within the listeners' hearts. Personally, I just loved the effort she put into this album. You can tell she put her heart and soul into it, which makes the work more enjoyable if you ask me. There isn't a single song I dislike, but the ones that impacted me the most were: "Teaser" "real Emotion" "BOY FRIEND" "One" "1000 no Kotoba" "Pearl Moon" "S.O.S.~sound of silence~" "To be One" "Nasty girl" and finally, "Love Across The Ocean".

I loved this album very much. I can't find myself skipping a single track, the quality of it is extremely high from start to finish.

Overall, a terrific album to own for any Kuu fan. (^_^)


title: Just Beautiful

text:
I've been a fan of Eiko's for a few years now and was absolutely estatic of finally purchasing this unique album.

First to start, Eiko's always been amazing with her lyrics. And the lyrics within this album flew perfectly. They each had their own theme: happiness, sadness, pain, and isolation. It's like you can feel the mood within the song because she delivers it so beautifully.

Each track has its own individual story, but the ones that shined a bit more was: "Hikari Nakashiko" "Atlante" "Naraku no Hana" "All Alone" "Aoi Kajitsu" "FLOW" and finally, "Juuyon no Tsuki". To me, those tracks were the greatest contributors when purchasing this album in the first place. They flowed together so perfectly and stirred many emotions within me that placed me in a place where I never saw within myself.

Eiko Shimamiya is a remarkable artist. She writes songs that deeply welcome that part of us we tend to hide away. And along with her beautiful voice, what else is there to ask for? I only wish more people would discover her talent.

She's a true artist...that's hard to get these days.


title: Only Ayu Can Do This...

text:
When I first heard this heart-wrenching ballad, I decided to buy it straight away! I didn't care what others said about it...I wanted to be that judge myself.

Track 1: Heaven
Wow....just...wow. This by far is the best ballad single Ayumi has done in a few years. The more you listen to this ballad, the more you're craving it. The melody itself completely draws you in until you find yourself playing it over and over again. There is a reason this single was downloaded 1,580,000 times...if you hear it, maybe you'll discover why.(10/10)

Track 2: Will
The second song that inspired me to buy this single! It has a traditional Japanese sound, soothing you to the very core. And with lovely lyrics, you'll find yourself singing along over and over again! To me, she really did a good here controlling her vocal. (10/10)

Track 3: Alterna (orchestra version)
Okay, I was always addicted to the orginal version! It had me dancing until I couldn't move anymore! But when I first heard this...I was amazed I could love this song just as much. It has a beauntiful melody to it, and just a bit of a rocking edge to it! An interesting tune! (10/10)

Track 4: Heaven (piano version)
Like the original version, it completely blew my breath away! The sound was very moving; almost elegant. It started off as a simple track, but later bursted into something beautiful as you kept listening to it. (10/10)

Track 5 & 6: Instrumentals
As always, Ayu's instrumentals are amazing! I have nothing more to say! (10/10)

Six beautiful songs...it's such a relief she can still make beautiful songs like this. Any fan would agree.
GET THIS NOW!!!!!!!


title: Only Ayu can do this...

text:
When I first heard this heart-wrenching ballad, I decided to buy it straight away! I didn't care what others said about it...I wanted to be that judge myself.

Track 1: Heaven
 Wow....just...wow. This by far is the best ballad single Ayumi has done in a few years. The more you listen to this ballad, the more you're craving it. The melody itself completely draws you in until you find yourself playing it over and over again. There is a reason this single was downloaded 1,580,000 times...if you hear it, maybe you'll discover why.(10/10)

Track 2: Will
 The second song that inspired me to buy this single! It has a traditional Japanese sound, soothing you to the very core. And with lovely lyrics, you'll find yourself singing along over and over again! To me, she really did a good here controlling her vocal. (10/10)

Track 3: Alterna (orchestra version)
 Okay, I was always addicted to the orginal version! It had me dancing until I couldn't move anymore! But when I first heard this...I was amazed I could love this song just as much. It has a beauntiful melody to it, and just a bit of a rocking edge to it! An interesting tune! (10/10)

Track 4: Heaven (piano version)
 Like the original version, it completely blew my breath away! The sound was very moving; almost elegant. It started off as a simple track, but later bursted into something beautiful as you kept listening to it. (10/10)

Track 5 & 6: Instrumentals
 As always, Ayu's instrumentals are amazing! I have nothing more to say! (10/10)

 Six beautiful songs...it's such a relief she can still make beautiful songs like this. Any fan would agree.
  GET THIS NOW!!!!!!!


title: GET THIS A.S.A.P!!!!!!!

text: This by far, is one of Ayumi's best rocking singles ever! From beginning to end, "Inspire" is a powerful and catchy song that will stay in your ears until you're practically singing every moment of the day! The song "Game" on the other hand is a unique song. It starts out slow and light until it switched into the fast-paced tune reaching its climax.<br />  GET THIS SINGLE! You'll never get tired of it!


title: Interesting Carol.

text:
After hearing the first verse of the song "You", I bought this single almost immediately because I knew I would cherish this song forever and forever. And so far, I have not regretted it! This song is a heart-breaking ballad. I find myself thinking about former self every time I hear this song. There were times when one was lost in despair when relationships didn't work out...and Kuu-chan emphasized that greatly. I really recommend this single. It's very beautiful.

 Oh, and the song "Sweet Kiss" is catchiest song alive! It's really sweet and practically screams love!


title: A pretty good listen

text: Much better than I would have expected.  Very interesting mix of styles.  Great cast of characters as well.  I was sceptical but pleasantly surprised.  Loungey to rocking out.  Great sleeper Cd of anyone's collection.  Go for it. To weird to pass up!


title: afterschool

text: playing card photobook is really new idea


title: AWESOME CD>>> LOV'D THE WHOLE CD :)

text: Awesome purchased... Great CD... Lov'd the Whole CD.  Many times you buy CD of artist you like and maybe like 2 or 3 songs... But probably for the second time ever... I can say the whole CD is Awesome!  Of course, I have my favorites.. Wish I would of Said that, STill ME, Once Upon a Time and Good Times BUT REALLY whole CD is GREAT-AWESOME!!!


title: Gypsy Fire One by Amaya

text: Great video, starts as a documentary on the history of Spanish Gypsy Dancing with classical flamenco dances and progresses to adaption for belly dancers with introductory instruction and performance by Amaya. You get to see scenery from Spain and several clips from various dancers as well.


title: DELIGHTFUL

text: I had previously bought the 5th Annual Oriental Dance Gala and I have to say there was no comparison between the two. The 6th Show was specatular, well executed dance choreography with full frontal views, adequate stage dimensions, and variety of ethnic and caberet dancers. I would say this DVD is well worth the price for the entertainment value and also gave me some new moves to add into a dance routine.


title: CLASSIC...

text: Classic favorite of my Wife...you won't be disappointed if you like this Artist.


title: Soothing sounds to sleep by.

text: I bought this CD back in 2005 while on vacation. My infant son had one of those musical pooh bears and it drove the family nuts listening to that on the baby monitor. My sister and I found this at a shop nearby and decided to give it a try. It is awesome. The sounds are so sooting and peaceful. There are tracks with thunderstorms in the background, and my son, now 11, has never had any trouble sleeping through storms. I reccomend this to every one. I love it.


title: Five Stars

text: Love it.


title: Just as imagined!

text:
The Syncopated Clock, and all the other tunes included on this media are what I would call 'delightful' and 'fun'. I highly recommend it if you are the fun loving type.

I have no criticism of it at all but just a word about playback - for those not accustomed to classical or orchestral music. The performance is by orchestra on classical instruments and is expressively played, and so it has plenty of dynamic range, meaning, a very wide range of loudness. - So, it is best to listed in a decent room with a good low-noise stereo and the better speakers. This is in contrast to some modern or popular music which is so compressed that it'll play on a tin can. Don't listen to this product on a typically noisy PC or little cheap speakers if you can help it. Headphones may give better results on a PC -depends on the rig.

In any case, you'll like this product. It's full of surprises. This set of tunes did something not often done so well before - using a classical orchestra to play amusing, capricious, and sometimes absurd music. I have nothing but praise for it.


title: Rediscover!

text: I own the record long time ago, lost it and was looked for it for a long long time, searched all kinds of record store; finally found it here!


title: A useful tool for aspiring shredders of all levels

text: I got this in the 80's and didn't use it much. Mainly because there was no documentation with the pick. Here you get a CD-ROM with some useful exercises and tips. I hold back on giving 5 stars because I feel it would have been very beneficial if they included some video lessons on the CD-ROM. The disc only contains a PDF file. Still I can honestly say it has improved my picking performance in only a couple months of use. Even if you are not a fusion metal or neo-classical shredder you will find the Stylus Pick useful for a variety of music style as they all benefit from the proper picking technique taught here.


title: very good dvd

text: very good dvd


title: Five Stars

text: Excellent arrived quickly


title: Four Stars

text: Glad I received it.Good CD.


title: Five Stars

text: It is a great CD!!


title: Great item. Easy to install

text: timely delivery


title: Beautiful music, that relays the peace

text: Beautiful music, that relays the peace, joy and love; for the reason for the season of xmas.  Que viva Puerto Rico, y la musica navideno.


title: excellent!!!

text: excellent!!!


title: Five Stars

text: excellent!!!


title: Five Stars

text: perfect!!!


title: Awesome music

text: Alfonzo and 20lb sledge  sledging for God! Music is amazing! Sledge on!


title: Psychedelic genius

text: This is one of the greatest collections of 60s music ever created!


title: Great songs. Saw her perform with Ray Boltz in ...

text: Great songs.  Saw her perform with Ray Boltz in the 90s.  Love it!


title: Stellar Mary Travers Track Still Unreleased on CD!

text: Somebody, anybody who has the ability should check out this Montfort Mission album on Reprise and get it released. "There's enough death and pain without adding to the gain. Can't I live without adding to the shame?" sings Mary Travers on the No More Silence track. Sadly, it remains unreleased on cd to this day. I was hoping it would perhaps find its way on the P,P&M box set, but it did not. If you are a fan of Mary's sweet voice, this seriously belongs in your collection.


title: Over priced for only one of the three.

text: I thought I was going to receive all three CD's in the set.  I only received one.  This particular one I received was songs I did not care for.  I went back to look at the original ad and it did say they only offered one of the three.  Oh well.  For only one CD the 26 dollars is over priced.  The other sellers were offering all three for a little more.  In the future, read carefully.  Ha.


title: great music

text: The CD arrived in great time and in great shape. I have been listening to it quite alot! Love it!


title: I’m here for the HEYYEAH

text: This album will change your life if you let it. Put it on repeat & slowly become your true self, a moss covered willow tree gently blowing in the wind under a harvest moon


title: Long live

text: Beautiful songs long lives in my heart!


title: Excellent metal album - good blend of styles with a harder edge

text:
I learned of this band recently on a Christian Metal forum. I hate to open with that, lest it turn off any non-Christian metalheads, because this is a solid, hard-rocking album with a nice variety of styles on display.

I am a long-time metalhead with an ear for old school thrash. I'm hungry for metal that feeds my faith without the metalcore vocals so prevalent in modern Christian metal bands. Megadeth has been one of my favorite bands for over 30 years, so when someone recommended this band saying they had a Megadeth sound, I was all in.

Enter: Boarders "The World Hates Me." On first listen, you'll probably be fascinated, like I was, at how this band can switch so well from a straight-up hard rock/metal tune like "True Rebellion" with a touch of Axl Rose, to a later hint of AC/DC, and then still other songs that are strong mirrors of Megadeth-type vocals and riffs. We've even got a nicely done cover of "In My Darkest Hour" here. The album's final track owes a debt of inspiration to Metallica's "Orion." The only thing that prevents me from giving this album five stars (and I might change my mind with more listens) is the simple fact that there is so much variation in styles of metal and hard rock that I felt this band, as good as it is, hasn't yet fully found its personal groove. (I just ordered their follow-up album R-Existence, so we'll see how they've grown. Looking forward to it.)

Overall, I recommend this album. It's a strong entry; amazing for a debut. I hope this band continues to make albums and expands their catalog -- they're got some really great stuff here.


title: Rap cristiano

text: Love it.


title: This is NOT a craft book NOR is it funny, it's just a pile of...

text:
I understand this book was probably trying to be tongue-in-cheek. I understand the humor is supposed to be one off. What I don't understand is why... Why waste your time making this burning train crash of a book? The "crafts" for people with mental illness were the last straw in this heap of shite book. Depression, Bi-Polar, ADD, Chronic Pain, Autism, MPD, OCD and people with physical disabilities ARE NOT FODDER FOR YOUR WORTHLESS BOOK.  The only thing this dung heap didn't do was start throwing out racial slurs but she did slam a bit disrespect to Jesus in there for a whole chapter.
I am not sure why the publisher thought it was okay to waste paper and ink for this.

If you don't believe this book could be this bad, don't believe me, go to the library and look through it or the bookstore. DO NOT buy this with out physically looking through it first. Lastly, if I could have given NO STARS or stars in the negative I would have. One star is WAY too high for this. You have been warned.


title: Broken CD case

text: CD case was broken. From looks of packaging,  I think the CD was broken BEFORE mailing or placed in padded envelope.  Envelope was in excellent condition.  Disappointed. I will be pitching CD case as it is a Hazzard to cut someone.


title: Ana Torrojas CD

text: Excelente CD de Ana Torrojas


title: Awesome Meditation Music

text: Really enjoy this album!  Very peaceful!  Highly recommend!!!!


title: Charles Stanley is always worth reading or listening to

text: Very inspirational series..  Everyone would benefit from this...<br />There isn't a Christian alive who could dispute the teachings of Christ.


title: Amazing Buy!

text: I really liked it. The music is amazing. It came with the poster and snow globe. The packaging was perfect and it got here on time!


Los mejores


title: Excelente

text: Excelente el mejor servicio


title: Great music&voice

text: personal use for enjoyment


title: CD arrived case is cracked.

text: Great album on vinyl.


title: Stunning Track

text: Excellent track of hard-to-find 5-minute Grieg piece often used as an "Intro" in concerts - or as an encore.<br />Well worth the wait in getting it to me.


title: Frequency Fifty Four - Acoustic Live

text: Possibly my favorite of the albums. If you can only pick one, this is the one I recommend :}


title: Difficult and not perfect but great

text:
I was lucky enough to see Vanessa do this onstage in New York.  Yes, the accent isn’t perfect but she captures the spirit of an imprisoned woman who has had few options and rarely experienced joy.  She and Meryl Streep are our greatest living actresses and here you see why.
The movie is very powerful with excellent performances by the whole cast.  I am one of the few who think that it may be Williams’ best play, but it is the most difficult to pull off.
Peter Hall did on the stage and does again here.


title: Time and Love

text: For anyone who knows these two albums, this is an amazing reissue and, like the Beatles mono reissue allows you to hear everything clearly and simply.  The vocals are stunning.


title: Cute and functional

text: These baskets were exactly what I was looking for the shelf in my office. These came 6 sets, I used other 2 sets for wine baskets. These are handmade and sturdy. The set up was easy, I did all 6 baskets under 30 minutes. The only thing I don’t like it about is smell, I know it was a nature scent and faded fast. I am happy with my purchase so far.


title: One of my favorite soundtracks of all time!

text: This truly is a wonderful soundtrack.  I was very, very tempted to sell my copy on Amazon as it is going for a lot right now but I just can't part with it!


title: Five Stars

text: Laird.


title: not real

text: This was not donovan


title: A treasury of nā mele ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi

text: Quick delivery. A real treasure - a compilation of mele from Hawaiian language immersion schools.


title: Satisfecha

text: Me salió dañado el cover pero lo demás bien


title: Classic Beach Boys

text: Nice packaging, great CD


title: Love this CD

text: Great songs


title: I love it. It has so many inspirational songs on ...

text: I love it .It has so many inspirational songs on it.I can listen to it everyday.


title: sound was fantastic. It arrived quickly from Germany and was packaged ...

text: It was superb; sound was fantastic. It arrived quickly from Germany and was packaged very well. It was well worth the price.


title: Phenomenal collection

text: As a HUGE Stones fan, and a fan of funk and soul music... this CD is amazing. Truly one of my favorites. The whole thing is so worthwhile, no filler, but my fave tracks are: Wild Horses by Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings, Can't You Hear Me Knocking by The Bamboos, and my fave on the album: Dead Flowers by the amazing Anthony Joseph & the Spasm Band. Highly, highly recommended.


title: Gospel in Spanish

text: This album appeared in my life around late 1960s to early 1970s.  It was recorded in Puerto Rico on El Rey Records owned by the singer's husband, Gregory Velazquez (preacher).  This album is gospel. I believe the original recording was done in high fidelity so that the quality of her voice rings through and for some people....it may be a little too high-pitched.  However, for me it brings back memories of growing up in the church and seeing her come more than once to my particular congregation to sing and her husband would preach.  I would love to find an original vinyl lp.


title: It has good accompaniment. If you like instrumental music and you ...

text: A copy of this album came into my hands via the trash.  Someone threw away a bunch of lps....laid out on the shelf in the trash room.  I picked up the bunch and brought them home.  This was one of those lps.  It is practically new.  After dusting off the cover and washing the vinyl I played the record.  Not a scratch on it.<br />The music is instrumental and every song incorporates the harmonica.  I recorded 3 of the songs.  It has good accompaniment.  If you like instrumental music and you like the sound of a harmonica....you might want to hear this lp.


title: awesome music

text: I heard gotye a while back before he even made it on the radio, fell in love with his music and purchased his album. I was listening to pandora on my "gotye" radio and heard some fantastic songs I didnt know and they were on this album which is not available in the US. I love amazon b/c you can get things that are not easy to find. This is another great album from Gotye, you will not be dissapointed.


title: Four Stars

text: I greatly enjoy Brandi Shearer's music and was happy to find this CD.


title: Full of Great "Forgotten" Tracks

text:
This page could use an actual review on the music. The album is downloadable, but the version I have doesn't contain Blackest Eyes live, Strip the Soul edit, the Opeth song, the interview or the "station ID," and it does contain a shortened/alternate version of "Collaspe the Light into Earth", titled simply "Collapse" and a song called "Chloroform." So, I don't know what's going on here with the tracklist.

Anyways, "Futile" has some of the most interesting and memorable tracks I have heard recently by this band. Both "Orchidia" and the title-track are hard-rocking pieces that no doubt sound like the [[ASIN:B00006IU73 In Absentia]] days, surely to turn heads, "Orchidia" being an instrumental track but measuring up to the heaviest PT songs to date. "Drown with Me" is my new Porcupine Tree obsession. I don't know how this got overlooked from the final "In Absentia" lineup, but it would have fit nicely on there. It reminds me of "Trains," with that nice melodious acoustic strumming and a simple, feel-good vibe with a great rhythm. Maybe it was too similar to "Trains" for both to be on the final cut, but it is different enough to get excited about. "Chloroform" is a psychedelic style longer track reminiscent of their older stuff.

This EP is chuck-full of great new memorable tracks. I believe it's only available to download, so any PT fan has no reason to not have it.


title: Excellent Atmospheric Doom Metal from Russia

text:
This is one of the best CDs I purchased in 2008. This album is right up my alley with long, winding, extremely atmospheric songs and gorgeous, lengthy instrumental sections. Every second of the guitar work is melodic and breathtaking, and I think the dense harmonies are what make this album a standout. There are heavy and softer portions that wisp into each other flawlessly, bound together with raspy, harsh vocals. One cannot help to wonder where this band came from, completing all of these feats on their debut album.

This album only contains three "real" songs, and a short intro and outro, clocking in at a comfortable 40 minutes.

"The Wind" has a dark, forestry vibe to it, and was the song I heard that made me buy this. It actually repeats many of the melodies throughout its 11 minute duration, but I think that is an upside and provides an established melodic theme to work with. It reminds me of Agalloch's "Hallways of Enchanted Ebony" in that the melodies are repetitive but they are so good, the listener actually enjoys that.

The sudden, gorgeous acoustic breakdowns are what makes "The Trees" a memorable track, not to say the heavy parts aren't impressive as well.

"The Shadows of the Past" has some great drumming, and a majestic, acoustic-driven intro, later introducing some clean vocals to this slower-paced, mostly instrumental nearly 13-minute journey.

A lot of people say this sounds too similar to Katatonia or Agalloch. While I can definitely hear the similarities, I would write them off as influences more than a blatant rip-off. It sounds similar to [[ASIN:B000005HNY Brave Murder Day]] or even [[ASIN:B00000JIRY Pale Folklore]] for sure, but they manage to produce a completely different vibe.

That being said, if you like those two bands, or anything remotely similar, this definitely deserves to be checked out.


title: One-of-a-kind Experimental Metal Gem

text:
"Bath" is definitely one of the most unique and overall most memorable treasures in my metal collection. But that conclusion took me a while to completely realize. It has steadily grown on me over the 2 years or so that I've had it. I would have got it earlier, but if I remember correctly, I had a lot of trouble finding it. I have no idea if that is still the case today or not. "[[ASIN:B000V1KGQ6 My Fruit PsychoBells... A Seed Combustible]]" was my introduction to this wonderful band, and I got the other two albums in order after that. After I got this, I still liked the first album better for a while, but this is definitely now my favorite and is even sneaking it's way on to my own personal "Top 40" Metal CDs of all time (which there is a list of here on Amazon).

This album provides a bewildering, astronomical atmosphere like nothing else, I know I say that for a lot of things I've reviewed, but it's always true (and each and every album has a different atmosphere). In this case, the super-heavy songs have an incredible atmosphere just as much as the more mellow ones.

Like I have said about "My Fruit Psychobells," the production is on the low-end, but it adds a certain eccentric, vintage, nostalgic feeling for some odd reason. Bad production is part of the album, it adds to the overall feeling and atmosphere. I'm sure better production would sound, well, better, but it's not horrible like this.

There is a truckload of diversity on this album. Growling Vocals, Clean male and female vocals, and soft, jazzy, atmospheric ballads to bone-crushing heaviness, and every degree of heavy in between.

There are some startling contrasts here, both on the album overall and within the same song. "They Aren't all Beautiful" is probably the heaviest song here, starting out fatally brutal, then introducing a choppy, stop-and-start feel with little tiny mellow interludes before going into a pseudo-jazzy metallic instrumentation section. If I have to say so myself, this is probably the worst song on the album though. The psychotic, hysterical screaming is a little much. "Heaven and Weak," however, is a genius song that showcases the band's extreme diversity in one. It starts off very mellow like an innocent fairytale, kind of jazzy and inconspicuous, and with a sudden wild guitar solo, backflips into a full-force neo-classic metal song. The best part, however, is about 6 minutes in, the fanatic, abrupt stopping, and quiet guitar plucking sneaking between the blaring drumming. FANTASTIC.

The next brilliant concoction this band has tossed into the metal cooking pot is a Church Organ. Doesn't belong, you say? One listen to "The Ferryman" will change your insignificant little brain once and for all. This exotic instrument preludes the song with a short, evil, witchcraft-esque creepy little overture, before relaxing into an innocent little jazzy "intermission" before suddenly being totally ravaged by ultra brutal, deep death growls and startling guitars, eventually adding female vocals and the return of the organ near the end, over all of the terrorizing harshness, resulting in one of the most awesome buildups ever.

The opposite side of the spectrum (softer songs) include "The Blue Ghost/Shedding Qliphoth" (whatever that's supposed to mean), beginning this wondrous album with a delicate droplet of a guitar melody, eventually adding some saxophone, slowly blossoming its way to a supernatural wonder. The magnificent "Girl With a Watering Can" begins with a lone clarinet melody, and introduces very laid-back female vocals. The song progresses and gets slightly heavier, but not nearly as insanely heavy as previous songs - a good, solid, yet melodic heaviness that doesn't get out of control. Toby's vocals come in later along with some awesome soloing and shredding. "Geography," the album's closer, is a heartfelt goodbye; a very soft, melodious, slow-paced ballad that will leave the listener in awe and admiration.

I think fans of Devin Townsend, both his solo work and Strapping Young Lad would like this band. It's different in many respects, but in a few subtle ways there are some similarities, most notably the quirkiness, diversity and experimentation.


title: Well worth anyone's time.

text:
It has surprised me no one has written a review on this yet. Novembre is one of the most innovative and talented metal bands around today. This album is certainly no exception. In case you didn't know, it is a re-recording of "Wish I could dream it again," their first album from 1994 which is now out of print, and probably had not the greatest production at the time. I've never heard it myself.

When this came out, (the re-recording, of course) I was so obsessed with Novembrine Waltz that whenever I wanted to hear Novembre I just put that in because I didn't think they could possibly top that. But eventually I gave this more and more spins, and realized it is not quite better than NW, but awfully comparable (I haven't heard Materia yet, comes out here tomorrow - so excited).

It's hard to explain, Novembre's unique atmosphere they create. There is just a special feeling on this album, the heavy parts with pounding drums (truly excellent drumming on the entire album), vicious, yet melodic guitar riffs, and extreme(ly good) growling vocals just have a smooth and polished feel, a slight echo overlaying everything sometimes, but not an annoyance, and the keyboards adding texture in the background to finalize that perfect blend.

Novembre's songwriting is unrivaled. Their song structures are long, winding paths, from one extreme to the other. The song progression is brilliant; they mix in several calm, acoustic parts, wonderful clean vocals, and some piano melodies sprinkled here and there, along with the melancholic heaviness. The songs actually flow perfectly in between these two different styles, unlike Opeth for example who sometimes suddenly stops and starts a whole different idea, sounding kind of choppy (I like when Opeth does that actually, just stating the differences) The lyrics are absolutely beautiful and poetic, talking about dreams, nature, and relationship struggles, and one song in Italian.

My favorite songs would have to be "The Dream of the Old Boats" which starts off with an ambient keyboard melody and guitar plucking, suddenly adding rolling drums over soaring clean vocals... every note of this song just has the perfect progression, crescendos and climaxes.

"The Music," which begins with a calm keyboard intro, then adding in some fast riffing with some of the best melodies this band has produced, adding clean vocals which start out low and go to a higher pitch, the tempo evolving into a hammering barrage of drums and ultra fast guitars, switching over to growling vocals.

"Marea," is a 12-minute suite with the sounds of haunting acoustic playing over crashing waves between different movements, the majority of this song having calm acoustic parts.

If you like Opeth, Agalloch, Katatonia's "Brave Murder Day," or other similar bands, this album is screaming for its position in your collection... it sure has snuggled in real comfortable in mine.

Here's a tracklisting...

1. The Dream of The Old Boats

2. Novembre

3. Nottetempo

4. Let Me Hate

5. Sirens In Filth

6. Swim Seagull in The Sky

7. The Music

8. Marea

9. Old Lighthouse Tale

10. The White Eyed

11. Neanderthal Sands

12. Christal


title: Indian/Medieval-Folk delight

text:
This is a very interesting addition to any fan of folk-noir music's collection. It is released on Tony Wakeford's label (of Sol Invictus). The band is from Belgium and features female vocals in French, acoustic strumming of course, percussion and plenty of strings. A lot of it reminds me of Indian style music, I don't know if that's what they're going for but that's what I hear.

The first song is a short intro. The second one is a great start to the album, containing ethnic percussion and instruments and strong female vocals, it's one of the most interesting songs on here. Track 3 is an instrumental and flows right into track 4, you wouldn't know unless you're watching the track time/number change. Tracks 5 and 6 are a little slower paced. Track 7 is an even slower atmospheric instrumental. Track 8 starts off with a sort of industrial sound, then turns into a quite interesting instrumental. Track 9, "Fall Apart" is a cover of Death in June, which is outstanding, and just as good as the original, adding new instruments and dual male/female vocals, breathing a whole new flavor into the song. The last track is another instrumental and a great way to close the album.


title: The Bank

text: I have not heard this record in over 40 years but will never forget the sensation this band was live. They really were performing at a different level from many, who might have been considered their peers.  It may have been their misfortune to have spent the best years in a small midwestern city with no shortage of talent but a locale that the recording industry had chosen to ignore. Generally speaking people in the arts with any ambition were smart to move away.