title: I am listening as I type!!!  and loving every minute

text:
of course mine is vinyl and I have had it for a long, long time.  it is a fantastic album very well recorded ...  oppsss .. hold on I need to flip it over!!!  ; > )

This fellow is an amazing talent and this very unusual but extremely interesting album will convince you of it too!!

Some time in the early to mid 1980s I was walking with my then girl friend on Second Ave. in NYC.  We had just been to Catch a Rising Star, a comedy club in Manhattan.  Suddenly I had to go to the bathroom in the worst way ... and we popped into what seemed a completely abandoned bar.  It was not early yet the place was empty ... but there was a $5 cover!  What ... oh well I had to PEEEE.  sorry can you say peeeeeee ... well you know the feeling ... I paid for both and went.  We decide to see what my $10 bought beside relief and sat down at a table right in front of the stage in the far right corner of the fairly small place.  No one else was there.  Our backs were to the room.  Soon set up was taking place literally in our laps.  We had a couple of drinks and made some small talk with the crew.  In not time at all the small band made it way to the stage Ryo of course in the lead.  I have to be honest I had never heard of him.  I could literally reach out and touch him.  So we got CLOSE!!!  LOL!  The show was AMAZING ... we were completely mesmerized .... the music on this album is not quite what he played that night, style wise ... both experiences where great.

The show went on and on ... we were locked in and had no idea what was going on around us.  Seemed like it was a personal and private concert .. that is how small the corner was.  And the sound ... consumed everything around us ... he just played on and on ... then he took a very short break ... we took a breath and looked around ... WE WERE NOT ALONE ... though I swear we thought we were ... the place was PACKED ... people were every where ... even as I recall sitting on the top of a wall by the entrance.  Heck we had become almost part of the show... felt like he was playing for US ... well no matter how many people were there I still think he WAS!!!!  Hope that happens to you some day!  BUY IT ... BUY IT NOW!!!!  Then close your eye and get in that corner with us!


title: italian cd

text: This was great i had it  on cassette and now on cd and i loved it now i have all three  of them


title: Early Pantera

text: I love the early era of Pantera. Before Phil joined the band and took Pantera to new thrash heights, they were a glam, hair metal band. I have all four of their releases during the early days, but this one is my favorite. I can’t really put my finger on who they sound like, but IMO I hear a lot of Kiss influences. Do yourself a favor and check out early Pantera, you may just like it.👍🍺


title: Great cd

text: This cd was a pleasant surprise. I picked it up on a whim, and was blown away. Kind of sounds like AOR, but a few tracks rock pretty good. Vocally the dude sounds a lot like Kip Winger, which is a good thing IMO. A couple tracks  I even heard a little Bon Jovi. Unfortunately I thing this was there only release, but I’m sure someone would know better then me. Anyway just pick it up, you won’t be disappointed.👍


title: NOT THERE BEST

text: IMO this CD is just OK. Never been a huge RIPPER fan, so that might have something to do with it. I really liked the title track, but after that I had a hard time getting into this disc. Ripper sang on two Yngwie cd's, and i didn't like those cd's either. Now Yngwie thinks he can sing, and would not mind if Ripper came back, but that's another story. I love Ted and Tourniquet, I just wish I liked this disc a little more. Maybe I need to give it a couple more spins.


title: he who laughs last laughs the best

text:
this 45 record goes back many years ago and was my son's
favorite and the one I had cracked and i saw this one and purchased it again.
It is not easy to find this item.


title: Five Stars

text: Very good info!

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title: very good  compilation

text: I liked everything about the sound quality.


title: An excellent album from a talented group of musicians

text:
This Texas based band now performs as The Gougers but they still play songs from this album in their live shows.  Well crafted original tunes and a few excellent cover songs (Townes Van Zandt, Emmylou Harris, Gram Parsons) make this album a real winner that you will listen to repeatedly.  Keep the disc in after the last song to hear a hidden bonus track.  Buy this album and see them live, you will not be disappointed.

The female vocalist Jaime Wilson also performs with The Trishas, a talented group of women musicians.  Bass player Cody Foote has performed with The Dedringers and Jonny Burke.  Search the Live Music Archive [...] for some live Sidehill Gougers shows.


title: 1966  Mind Blowing Double LP

text:
I was just graduating HS when B On B was released.
To this day, in my opinion the greatest album of all time.
Put on headphones........Get transformed to Dylan in his
stoned out prime.
GOD BLESS YOU BOBBY


title: George At His Best

text:
I purchased this CD about ten Years ago in Greenwich Village.
Sound Quality is excellent.
Since the time of my purchase, many of the demo versions have been released.
But, I would recommend this, George doing It Don"t Come Easy is worth the price.
The Harrison Camp is very slow in Releasing George's vault of product.


title: Cover Me by Hannah Blaylock

text: Wow this young lady has a voice that is beyond compare.  Every track is a treat.  Great choice of music all the way around.


title: Five Stars

text: love it


title: Relaxing music

text:
You can hear this fellow play live at Hellen, Georgia.  He makes it look so easy.  The instrument has deep rich bass tones, for a very full acoustic sound.  He plays masterfully.

I bought all of his albums. Would recommend any of them.


title: A classic

text: This is a classic one of her best recordings if not her best


The album was near mint.and it sound great i am very happy with my purchase.


title: Great music

text: If you are a fan, you will enjoy.  Fast delivery.


title: Good audio sound

text: Long ago, when DLR could still sing live.


title: Came as expected

text: It's a good album, arrived as expected without any damage


title: Amazing Album

text: Great Condition brand new beautiful album Artwork and Music.


title: Billy Joel Rates High Score

text: This is fantastic Billy Joel music. A "must have" for every fan!


title: The Legend of The Furors

text: I was so honored to get a call from Tom Hearn & Tom A. asking me to pick a Furors song to perform on a Tribute 2-CD Set. YES !!!!  I said, and that song was "I Love You" performed by Gregg Won (Epitome, Kids, Wet Dream... R.I.P.) and me, ZOUL (Dummys, Rick Rivets Band). Again I was honored on 9/7/2003 by The Furors themselves on 99.1 WPLR FM singing "We Love Zoul" and how spot on I Love You by ZOUL was. These were, and still are GREATEST Times of my Life ~ Stephen Zoul Ellison 1/20/2023. The FURORS are a LEGEND !


title: CCM Alt Gets No Respect

text: All the Gas Collection disks have great late 90s to early 2000s CCM alt artists and tracks. It's a shame the magazine went under.


title: Punk H@=

text: Great cd for those from Milwaukee, WI.


title: Five Stars

text: Stellar!


title: More incubus to love

text: Not sure how I missed the original release.  Great set of tracks from an amazing band.


title: Five Stars

text: Loved it on cassette,want cd!midnite rider hot!oringinals stable,solo project!no brainer!


title: Johnny Horton at his best.

text: If you are looking for a good collection of Johnny Horton songs this it. The Battle of New Orleans, Gobbler The Hound Dog, Sink the Bismarck, The Sinking Of The Reuben James, North To Alaska, Springtime in Alaska, are a few . Songs I listened to when I was a kid. These songs are refreshing for times like these. The recordings are high quality. I have no complaints.


title: nice tips for the cello

text: these tips fit the metal end of the cello post and stay on tight. Just wet the end before you slide them on and they go on easy! Nice, Simple Cheap fix!


title: Outstanding for beginner or expert

text: This is an incredible collection for casual spinning, whether you are new to the scene or already a collector of music from the Mod era. Many of the songs here are replicated elsewhere in my collection, but together here, and with the well-informed albeit brief liner notes by Paolo Hewitt, the whole package comes together very well. This would be a remarkable gift for people with Mod-to-Motown tastes in music, and you certainly can't complain about the price.


title: Si

text: Eso


title: Great

text: Love Stevie Nicks and this album


Great orchestral score for one of the worst movies ever. Goldsmith was at his best when he composed this one with a big brassy militaristic theme mixed with mood pieces with an Asian flavor. All in all a wonderful score.


title: Beautiful CD

text: Kim Walker-Smith sings with an annointing that can only be labled as a gift from God. Each song will speak something into your soul.


title: Missing a Great CD

text:
Two years ago I found this CD on one of the players @ the now defunct HMV (miss the store). There was something about it that me wondering why I was buying it.
Well, I was moving into my first apartment and I was buying an area rug @ ABC Carpet on B'Way when started playing the album on my portable player. I fell in love with "Face The Waves".  I played it over and over while I searched for the perfect rug. The more I heard it, the more I couldn't get away from it. I found the rug and regularly played the cd whenever I wanted to feel comfortable being home.
 Sadly, I lost the cd when some animal broke into my car and stole my cd's (Portishead, JBs Funky People, Adam F, Roni Size to name a few). Just about all of those can be easily replaced - "Bloom "is turning out to be a bit harder.
I've moved about for the past few years and have finally settled into a new place to live. Got the carpet rolled out,but I can't feel happy that Bronagh's voice isn't being played over my stereo in my new home. Its hard to consider dropping the cash on this - but I will if needed.
This album is that good.


title: One of my favorite music CDs!

text: This music is all instrumental; it is soothing and uplifting. It energizes rather than making me want to go to sleep. I don't really like the 1st minute or so of "Sweet Escape", the first song, so usually just skip over that. The rest of the album is wonderful.


title: Very good  recording

text: Very good cd


title: Bought used

text:
Jewel box not cracked or broken in anyway.
New CDs can come with broken jewel boxes so I’m thrilled
Disc is in my car changed now.


title: Good if you like pretty boy bands that you can't understand.

text: What can I say? It is music that I don't understand. I bought it for my daughter though. She loves it. She doesn't understand it either


title: Great product!

text: The product came in perfect condition.  I loved the CD and DVD.  All the songs are bobs.  Twice never disappoints.  Definitely get the limited edition if you would like to watch their performances behind the scenes.


title: Great purchase!

text: I received this product in perfect condition.  I really like the photobook, extra card, photo, and CD/CD case.  I was a little disappointed in the small size of the poster.  I was thinking it would be a bigger poster.  On the other hand, since it is a smaller poster, it is only folded once in the middle.  Regardless, I am happy with this purchase because it's got pictures of all four versions in one photobook.  It uses a different material from the other 4 versions.


title: Crazy Good Compilation

text:
This is a terrific compilation and is a great sampler of a very great artist.  I heard Love With the Proper Stranger and had to have a copy and chose this CD because it also had the guilty sexist pleasure: Wives and Lovers.  I really had no idea how amazing he was.  The attention to detail in his singing makes these well know songs sparkle and hum with warmth and vibrancy, and he sings with a complete understanding of the words and the ability to communicate what they mean.  Listening to some of his contemporaries makes you realize the difference between good and great.

The Exceptional.  In the whole giant inventory of these recorded songs there are a handful that are miracles that define the art.  Call Me Irresponsible is a text book on the alchemy of song, words, arrangement, and singer combining forces to make something perfect.  Mr. Jones was something insane like 25 when he recorded this and the dreamy heaven-bound effect achieved here is, again, freaking miraculous.  The whole song is like someone breathing, rising and falling with the words and their meanings, dramatic but not bloated crescendos tapering off to ethereal soft endings.  But the magic is the sexy potent visceral tenor of Mr. Jones and the give and take with the rhythm – longer here, shorter there, but always coming back to the basic/structure/timing.  Opera singers do this all the time, but god, this guy and whoever was conducting this session, were so in sync.  There’s a lilt to phrases – not a sloppy random croon.  In the repeat, the strings spiral up with a shimmering upward harp phrase that underscores the vocal climax of the song and supports the floating suspended quality of the whole.  An acoustic guitar strums the bass beat placing us in the late 50s/early 60s but the string arrangements keep a foot firmly planted in the previous 30 years.  This is almost the last gasp of these classy big orchestral productions and what a way to go, exquisite.


title: No heart; no soul

text: I heard the Spring Festival Overture programmed at a Lunar New Years concert under Carl St. Clair, which sent me looking for it, leading me to this disc.  SFO [5 minutes] is fine, stirring and melodic – works compositionally because it doesn’t throw the baby out with its culturally ancient and rich bathwater.  The other two works on the disk, White-Haired Girl Suite [22 minutes - 15 too many] and Heroes Monument [19 minutes - 19 too many] are just so much dreck.  Eastern European post romanticism on roid rage w/no cultural informant.  Uninspired, thick, noisy, bombastic, dull and unrelentingly devoid of melody.  Patriotism/propaganda by the numbers – infuriatingly cold and clumsy.  SFO is nice to hear, but this CD was expensive and completely out of proportion to its content.  Sound good, playing good, engineering good.  Anything over $10 -max- including shipping and I think you’re going to be sad.  Not recommended unless you’re researching Chinese agitprop.


title: Proof Positive of Change

text: There is nothing ironic or prophetic about these songs - unlike other popular stuff of this period - then again, a lot of it was already 30 or 40 years old - but it was still in the pop rep when they used it.  Anyway, I get a little sad when I listen to this music because there's absolutely no audience for it - it's corny, and sweet, and sincere, and sentimental and earnest; the delivery operatic - more than anything the wooden stake for material like this.  It's a shame because they were so good, together and solo.  Arrangements are unbelievably complimentary and beautiful - as if everyone working on this stuff shared a fantastic vision - helping people to escape the depression for an hour or so.  Nelson, Jeanette, thank you so much and RIP in that Maytime in the sky.


title: Great even if you weren't there

text:
Definitely didn't have to be there to be astonished by what's on this disc.  I bought a ticket to this event just to see Juan Diego Florez, who as it happens, didn't appear, but I still pinched myself at several points during the evening.  Despite paying $745, by no means the top ticket price, my sight line from the extreme side of the theater, and with boxes overhead, meant that the sound wasn't the best either, but the high level artistry and the electricity in the house that night is captured completely on these discs and I am thrilled to have a momento of such an experience and an amazingly broad survey of who and what is being sung at this period in opera history.

Of course the visual distraction sometimes blinds one to what's actually being sung and recordings force us to more objectively think about what it is we're experiencing, so some of what I remembered doesn't seem quite the same.  Heck, Ben Bliss was so beautiful he could have stood still and I would've been thrilled.  There's a little over 3 hours of music here which includes a lot applause.  It was a long evening with the show starting at 6:00 and letting out sometime around 11:00 so these discs are a good deal - rich people had dinner on the stage afterwards - can you imagine what time they got home?

Anyhow, Beczala, Camarena, Netrebko [Lady Macbeth],and Garanca give outstanding readings of their material.  Domingo, and the trio in the Lombardi extract are on a different level and Dolora Zajick is something else again, like a mini master class, recitative ringing with meaning, all dynamic markings observed and executed , the warmth and power of her voice [and irrelevantly - her stunning green period costume] wedded to the orchestra under Armiliato - this is a cult-following kind of performance - 4 minutes and 23 seconds of music worth the price of the entire set.  The Hvorostovsky ovation, before he even sang a note was tremendous and his Cortigiani didn't disappoint - what a great moment for him to have been preserved.

Lots of Verdi and Puccini.  There were some curiously ordinary moments and a few intended simple mole hills turned into mountains , both from performers who one might expect more from or from material that needed more interpretive oomph to achieve orbit; others who I think had rather off nights, but in the overwhelming main, performers were up there demonstrating why they are at the top of the heap.  Sound quality is intense - like a lot of contemporary live recordings, and it has a live kind of balance and sound quality, and like I said, there's a lot applause.  I've already given one of these away as a gift and will probably order several more.  That the Met can manage it's resources, court new ones, and put together stuff like this is amazing.  Wonderful.  Almost like being in love...


title: Great Son

text: KIMYLA - Don't Give Lour Love (So Easily), It's a great and powerfull song of the 80's.


title: Some great early music!

text: I purchased the other two anthologies when they first were released, but I'm not sure why this one slipped by. Some of the first tracks are crude tapings and very scratchy sounding, but history is history, which makes these cuts invaluable. It is both fun and interesting to hear the evolution of the band, from their very pop-oriented beginnings through their experimental phases. Interesting how they pretty much returned to their roots, while in turn putting a bit of an edge on those roots. Great CD set; even better anthology set!


title: This Eastern European Band really rocks!.

text: Music is great it is nice to listen to something with an Eastern European Flair.  The Jewel case was damaged in shipment but this does even happen for locally shipped items.


title: Five Stars

text: Amazing Album. Modern day Jazz with a great Turkish influence.


title: great purchase

text: such a good album! and it came packaged EXTREMELY well! totally worth the money! so good, support myteen!


title: Nice gift

text: It’s was a nice find


title: Really Cool Console

text: It's good the only reason I give it a 4* review is because when I press down it doesn't always work. If you're into Contra that will get annoying when you press down and get shot because it didn't go down. Other than that solid console, it's been nice playing the games I used to with my kid.


title: One of the best albums ever made

text: The vinyl was in mint condition for an album that is about 50 years old.  The music is incredible, full of South African culture that brought an end to Apartheid.


title: Not Psychedelic

text: This isn't psychedelic music. As a scientist who researched psychedelics in the 1970s, I can tell you that these bands show no evidence of being Experienced. You'll have to go elsewhere for Hendrix' Jump into My Fire, Purple Haze and Manic Depression; Jefferson Airplane's Wooden Ships and White Rabbit; Cream's Sunshine of Your Love, Tales of Brave Ulysses and White Room; The Byrds’ Eight Miles High, Pink Floyd, The Doors, or other transcendent rock musicians with groovy paisley solos. And who could imagine a psychedelic album without the Grateful Dead? This is mostly pop music. They do have Incense and Peppermints, though (more cowbell).


title: Turkish Pop Gypsy Roman Havasi

text: This CD has several good songs.  It is more in the Turkish pop genre than pure gypsy, but their version of Ile de roman olsun is nice & jazzy.  Also other good songs.  4 stars because some of the songs are not that great and the re-mixes are just plain bad.  This is NOT pure roman gypsy style, rather Turkish Gypsy songs done in modern, jazzy pop style.  Good for belly dancing.


title: Missing letters

text: Cool learning product BUT we're missing the letter P. Too late to return.  This product definitely needs duplicate letters.

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title: Best voice & music ever! ♥♥♥

text: You wanna feel closest to heaven? Get this cd. Music is sooooo beautiful ♥ Feels like heaven is all around you when you play this (pun intended) gratitude is one of my favorites & I look forward to hearing his music in the future ♥ So so good can’t even tell ya ♥ Get it! You won’t regret it ♥♥♥♥♥


title: Perfect condition

text: Bought used. Plays perfectly :)


title: A Work of Heart, and Art

text: Melodic, sensitive and masterfully produced, Simple Reminders rings true to its title. The songs run a gamut of emotions through both the music and the lyrics, with fine vocals and strong backup that bring out Rich's sensitive talents as writer, musician, poet and man who's got plenty to say about life and how he's rolled through it so far. This is one album that won't sit in the stacks at our home, but goes on the road with us. It never gets old. You really will take a ride on a rollercoaster of emotions as you listen and feel the music and words so artfully intertwined.


title: Best lullaby CD ever

text: Best lullaby CD ever!! We played this EVERY nap and bedtime with our first for child for a solid 2 years, and same with our second! Here I am buying another for our new little one on the way.  When my son was tiny we'd hear him humming to himself when tired and we realized he was humming these tunes. Good quality CD's, they've just gotten scratched from constant use and my kids being curious with the CD players, lol.  Actually, I'm buying 2 more, in case they ever become unavailable or we have a 4th baby. This CD is impossible to become sick of. Instrumental versions of classic lullabies that are peaceful and beautiful. Absolutely recommend.


title: Great!

text: Love this album! No disappointment for me.


title: The best!

text: It’s Van nothing else to add😊


title: Absolutely impeccable customer service & support

text:
Outstanding product and for the money you actually come out ahead, when compared to other product manufacturers drones and price  vs Hubsan Zino pro and it’s price.

Great drone for beginners and advanced flyers.

The gimbal is actually better than expected and takes great pictures and video.

Another thing I feel even more passionate when buying a drone and that is Customer Service and Support. Hands down the best service support I’ve encountered. These guys go to the ends of earth and back to give you the most stressless experience when ordering a drone.


title: Great CD!

text: Great CD, great music! Seller delivered on time and followed up with a satisfaction inquiry! Highly recommend if you like the Doobie Brothers!


title: Nice cassette

text: That is one nice piece of 80s, good manufactured and contents nice music for driving or just to sit on air.


title: Great CD

text: Gave as a gift who saw him sing on tv during church time.  She absolutely loves this album, surprisingly all songs.  It was hard to buy and a little expensive for a cd but worth it.


title: More info

text: This item features a performance by the Scottish National Orchestra Wind Ensemble.  Very nice sounding.


title: More info

text: The conductor is Ferdinand Grossmann.  The disc is manufactured by Pilz in Kranzberg, Germany.


title: More info

text: The pianist on this item is: Dubravka Tomsic, the label is "Kannon Classics", (p) Pilz Media Group, (c)1996 Master Tone Multimedia Ltd.


title: Another Mercury Living Presence CD

text: This CD is a Mercury Living Presence CD, catalog# D100088 (434 309-2), (p)1992.


title: Fantastic!

text: It absolutely met my expectations. I've been searching for this album for more than a decade.  The quality was great and it arrived swiftly. I was so happy to find this album in the first place and was thrilled to find it new for a reasonable price.


title: Excelente

text: El artícylo llegó rápido y en perfectas condiciones. El poster y las tarjetas se vén muy bonitas.


title: Five Stars

text: very relaxing


title: Ateez

text: Came with everything.


title: Great!

text: Bought this as a gift for my father-in-law and he absolutely loved it! Took him back to the old school lol


title: Solo guitar virtuosity!

text: Michael at his best. A “ live” gem for fans.


title: Great meditation good for out of body experience

text: This is a great disc for  Meditation


title: Great product

text: Used but in great condition and sounds amazing.


title: Great CD

text: I had this on LP back in the 80s - the CD sounds even better. Great selection of music and a flawless performance.


title: Are you kidding me?

text: Its the Isley Brothers. You people made my day when they came home and brought back the best memories of the 70's.


title: Dear god

text: If you're into metal just buy it


title: Five Stars

text: Great Product!


title: This CD Fills my Heart with Joy

text: Mr. Phipps has a beautiful voice and it is so moving.  My mom loves listening to it every time we are in the car. Thank you for sharing your gift with us.  You are certainly blessed and we are too for being able to hear you sing!


title: Vera Lynn offers up her best during the worst of times.

text: The late 1930s were a tough time for romantics everywhere. I was born during WWII and learned of the longing music that defined the period as well as Vera's songs. This box set includes the same hit songs done by Vera during different time periods, which is a good thing. Bravo Vera!


title: Variety of Hymns

text:
America 25 is my favorite company ...
When it comes to music! " professional "
Thanks! Your the Best of the Best!


title: Tribal bag pipes

text: Love the band


title: Which I thought was pretty neat. The CD was in great quality as ...

text: They gave me two songbooks, on in English and one in Japanese. Which I thought was pretty neat. The CD was in great quality as well.


Very good


title: Excellent CD!

text: Great CD!


title: The best

text: Great music never tire of ccr


title: Buy it

text: I love bad company great band


title: Wow

text: Fun album


title: Four Stars

text: fun album


title: Beautiful

text: I loved the songs, Rabbi and his daughter voices. He explain every bunch of songs. Since it arrived I keep playing it in my car, I can't stop!!<br />Love it!!


title: 6 outta 5!!

text: His best yet!!


title: Perfect

text: The record was in great condition and it played perfectly.


title: All good

text: All good


I was disappointed it wasn't same version as on tv. This has adults singing instead of children , my daughter seems to still like it, but I find it kind of annoying, their voices aren't the best.


title: and I'm SO glad to have found this again to buy cause her ...

text: I listened to a dozen lullaby cds before deciding on this one!  The choices of songs are soothing and played extremely slow, and the instrumentals are soft and soothing.  My daughter was a light sleeper at birth and this saved my sanity.  She is 5 now, and I'm SO glad to have found this again to buy cause her current CD is scratched and she STILL requests I play this at nighttime.  BEST investment for lil ones... along with a lovie to sleep with for security ♡


title: Love,Love,Love

text: I have loved this CD for years. I got it in my teens and was lost sometime later. My family and I all love these songs.


title: Five Stars

text: good value for the money

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title: Five Stars

text: good cds


title: NIce!

text: Bought this for my husband's brother. He loves it!


title: Happy

text: LOVE this album!


title: Made me feel good, too!

text: Outstanding electric blues.  I've had this album for many years and still trot it out for my own enjoyment and that of my radio audience on a very regular basis.


title: Five Stars

text: love it very much


title: Pure entertainment and artisty

text: After watching this Mecurio DVD, I wished for more. This is a perfect concert DVD with amazing sound and visuals. I invite all my friends and family to come over and we all love watching the hits he had throughout the years, live. This is what made Hernaldo Zuniga a true composer and artist.


title: like Kiss and AC/DC gift wrapped up in Lynyrd Skynrd ...

text: Hard driving original rock, like Kiss and AC/DC gift wrapped up in Lynyrd Skynrd wrapping paper.  Awesome in my opinion.


title: An Undiscovered Treasure

text: Lo Faber is perhaps one of the best under-recognized talents of the 1990's. It is beyond me why he isn't a widely known rock star. Henry's House is a beautifully composed rock musical that should be heard by all.This is a fun, up-tempo, musically competent album. Have a listen, and thank Mr. Faber for his contribution to the musical world.


title: Love Red Velvet!

text: Every song is good! I especially like this era :) The photobook is amazing!


title: Amazing cd+bonus gifts!!!!

text: I love this group!!! The packaging is A1, and I got Lisa photos! :)


title: Love this group!!!!

text: The cd case had a broken cover, but the cd worked, and everything else was good.


title: Great Songs

text: KFOG always gets the artists to provide something more than what you can get from the artists releases.  Always good to hear a different version of the songs and it's quite a collection.  Collective Soul acoustic version of Let the Light Shine is great and there isn't a bad song on this disc.  Can't go wrong..


title: “McLemore” Avenue by Booker T and the MG’s

text: Booker and the MG’s interpretation of the Beatles “Penny Lane.” Soul Style. If you love hearing a Hammond B-3 Organ played by a Soul Master Organist, Booker T in this, then you’ve gotta listen to “McLemore Avenue”.


title: Dragon Warrior/Dragon Quest - Best Updated Music

text: This is the best regular listening version of Dragon Warrior/Dragon Quest I have ever heard.  It takes me back to when I was a child learning to read.  Dragon Warrior 1 was the first game I ever completed.  The following 2, 3, and 4 where just as great.  This updated sounding version combines the best musical parts of all four games.  I will never loose that music again!  A must-have for any Dragon Warrior/Dragon Quest Fanatic!


title: One of the Best (though least known or appreciated) synth pop albums of the 1980's

text:
The Houston (TX) club scene in the 1980's was a bizarre and beautiful thing.  You had country bars, rock clubs, pop clubs, punk clubs... and an incredibly large and vibrant underground clubbing / dance music scene--thanks largely to a guy named Bruce Godwin--who owned one of the best and most seminal punk and new wave clubs in the COUNTRY (#'s)--as well as the best underground record store in the STATE (the Record Rack).  It was genius actually... he played all of the new / cutting edge music at his club on the weekends--which was packed with people on ecstasy (MDMA) and poppers and liquor--then sold all that amazing music to the clubbers during the week.  He made a fortune and was pivotal in disseminating the best club music of the late 70's / 80's and 90's.  (Record Rack and Bruce are now long gone... but his club--#'s is STILL open--and still playing epic 80's club / goth music on Friday nights. )

But I digress.  The first place I ever heard a DATA track was at #'s in the 80's.  STOP was the first single... and it blew my mind.  It sounds great today on an MP3 with a good set of ear buds... but hearing at 18 yrs old--at 2 a.m.--high on ecstasy--on a supersonic sounds system with speakers big enough to walk into... well, that was just life changing.  As a Texas youth--brough up on bands like ZZ Top and Van Halen and Jethro Tull and Heart... hearing that clean, modern, Euro, synth pop sound was a complete revelation--and introduction to a world I didn't even know existed.

Soon I was working the dance clubs myself (I started DJ'ing in high school--introducing my suburban high school friends to British and European New Wave bands at the high school hops), spinning and records and running lights with Bruce and Michael Degrace and Scooter Bearden and many other local Houston club DJ's of that era.  And Razormaids... which remixed several other DATA tracks on their DJ remix service releases--that we all played in the clubs... like Over 21... Living Inside Me... Ricocheted Love... and Blow... In Blue... and DJ.  All MASSIVE track in the Houston (TX) club scene in the late 80s... at places like NRG, #'s, Ocean Club, Rich's / Mecca, 6400, XCESS, etc.

I recommend going to YouTube and searching around and downloading as much of the DATA / Elegant Machinery catalog as you can... it's amazing stuff.


title: psalm 103 is anointed

text:
I bought this CD a long time ago and loved the song performed by Jim Rice on it, psalm 103.
We were reading the psalm at prayer time and I remembered it and played it again - still so good!
Unfortunately doing an internet search for the singer turns up nothing.

"Bless the Lord, O my soul,
And all that is within me, bless His holy name.
2 Bless the Lord, O my soul,
And forget none of His benefits;
3 Who pardons all your iniquities,
Who heals all your diseases;
4 Who redeems your life from the pit,
Who crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion;
5 Who satisfies your [a]years with good things,
So that your youth is renewed like the eagle."


title: Way overpriced

text: Extremely overpriced, and it was missing the bottle opener.


title: Noel gives some good suggestions about when to intervene and when not to ...

text: This is a very helpful book that has made a real difference in how I deal with my sons and how they get along.  Noel gives some good suggestions about when to intervene and when not to regarding sibling interactions.  It has really helped me to take a step back and not feel like I have to moderate every dispute.  I have twin sons and they fought and bickered endlessly last winter and really were very hostile and angry toward each other.  This book helped me to dial back the confrontation and aggression and that helped them really enjoy each others company much more deeply.


title: In time for Christmas.  Beautiful.

text: Love the combination of nature and music. Bought used. Excellent condition. A great find and happy to have in collection.


title: Highly recommend

text: It exceeded my expectations!


title: Great

text: I've looked every where for this CD and now I've found it.  It was in great condition with no scratches.


title: Mean rockers & Blues 🎶🎵🎵

text: This collection of Free tunes really JAMS. I mean the blues tunes and the rockers are all there. The recording is at a high level and the bass really pounds. You may have to turn down the volume a bit or your neighbors will come a pounding on your door.


title: Funky jazz that rocks.

text: Austin's finest band for over 40 years!


title: Once, Twice, 3rd times amazing! Type B

text: I pre ordered and bought this from Kpoptown (which I have yet to receive the posters from) and I think this is the best album so far. Individually, I enjoy Cheer Up more than this and Ooh Ahh, however in terms of CD Album as a whole this is the best yet. I find myself repeatedly listening to all the songs on this album rather than skipping around. TT is amazing, but as soon I move onto 1 to 10, I can't help but continue to go through onto the rest finishing off One in a Million which is a nice wrap up of their career thus far. I bought the double pack which includes this and Version A. As usually, I very much enjoyed the extras they've included, and yet again they include so much. The photocards, super card and the CD's are random. I loved the photobook, I also loved how different they were from each other. They're so well detailed I sorta kinda wish I could rip them out to hang next to the cards, which by the way I am not sure if it'll still come without the pre order but the pre order photocards I received were amazing. Featuring all 9 members, they were the same 9 cards for both albums. Thankfully, that allowed me to hang all 9 from one album while keeping the other 9 inside the insert, for now. Overall, I can't speak well enough of what this 3rd album has shown from Twice, and highly HIGHLY recommend this album to any fan of Twice, Kpop, or if you've stumbled upon this in thoughts.


title: Once! Twice!

text: TWICE! If you do not know Twice, get to know Twice. Every member of Twice has her own personality, and they're all so much fun. In this CD and collectables, it shows. Included, as mentioned, poster, random chosen cards, photobook and garland of each member and of course, CD. I'm loving every song on this album. Pop, cheery and so very catchy. For anyone looking for new kpop tune, this will definitely be worth your time and money.


title: Nothing like Parov Stelar's live YouTube performances

text: My introduction to Parov Stelar was via their live YouTube performances, which I thought were GREAT.  I ordered this CD hoping that some of that live energy would infuse the music on the disc.  Alas, not.  I think that they'd do well to release their live performances in CD quality - I'd buy all of those in a heartbeat.


title: MP3 Compressed Audio Source on All Songs/Discs!

text:
I was excited to get the order when I first opened it because it looked like it would be a great quality 6 disc set. However, the audio is ALL compressed mp3 (mpeg) audio and you can tell not only by testing it and looking at the waveform but by listening as well. Unfortunately, these FM radio recordings have very little bass in them too. The high-end audio sounds decent but you really need the low end bass for it to sound good. This is just mp3 audio files that have been put to CDs and that is unacceptable!

The 6 discs fold out box set looks nice in appearance. And the discs just slide into the very long (when opened and unfolde) cardboard case. When the case is completely unfolded it is very long and you do have to unfold it completely to get to some of the discs. So you need a fairly large surface to open the box set up on. But it still looks nice and the discs have decent looking artwork on them. In appearance it looks nice and that's the only reason I gave it two stars.

I'm really tired of getting these rare recordings in compressed audio formats that are being transferred to a lossless audio CD. Once it is compressed you lose the audio quality and you can never get it back just because you convert it into a WAV format and put it on a CD. This of course is not an official The Eagles release and it is audio that was recorded off of FM radio. But since it was compressed and the low bass end is missing, it really doesn't sound good when you turn it up and listen to it through any halfway decent sound system. It's very disappointing. Had it been a regular, uncompressed, and lossless CD set I would have gone ahead and just kept it. But every last disc contains highly compressed audio and every last song is from a lossy source. There's not a single song that has not been compressed/squashed and the audio quality has been lost with that being the source for what is on the CDs.


title: Must listen to this band

text: Crack the sky are  a unique band . They don't get air play on my home radio station. I'm 65 and I got turned on to them from a friend . I mainly bought this for the song ice . But I'm listening to other songs . But I can tell u that this album is worth just listening to the one song . This band is very underated.


title: Southern rock at it's best

text: Great band great disc


title: 2nd cd i owned

text: I bought the original in 07.  Saw these guys up in Orange county at the jumping Turtle forgive me if the name is a bit wrong! I drove up from San Diego  at the time. Best band in my mind<br /> But yrs later it got scratched up . I am so glad to have the last one. These guys "Liam "are the best!! So excited to listen again.


title: Great euro cafe chill out cd

text: My first CD was damaged .I bought it at Pier e One like back in 07" so happy I have another and Brand new!


title: Great!

text: No complaints, totally recommended :)


title: Love this CD

text: I love this CD. Definitely worth it. Enjoy!. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


title: Love Ed Sheeran

text: Great CD. And I enjoy listening to Ed Sheeran's latest CD.<br />I'll be seeing him with 2 friends in Philly on June 3rd. Looking forward to seeing him.


title: Best History Curriculum ever

text: Best History Curriculum ever!!!!!  Merging World History with Biblical History allows a more enriched understanding of what was happening in the world during this time period.


title: Five Stars

text: Exactly what I wanted.


title: FUNKY

text: Love the music. Great deal and fast delivery. Great packaging as well. Thank u!<br />This guy was ahead of his time!


title: A bit expensive for just one song

text: A bit expensive for just one song on a CD. Bought it for Granddaughter who loves this particular song.


title: Great Learning Tool for Learning the US Presidents!

text: My kids and I often now sing the song and my young son knows the names of the US Presidents.  It's fun to ask him "Who was our 12th President?"...etc.  We have all learned from this CD and I highly recommend it.  : )


beautiful music.  was used for my wedding.


title: Great condition

text: Rec'd in great condition. Love this cd


title: Good product and timely shipping.

text: Just what I wanted.Quality product.


title: ... group in concert many years ago and they were FANTASTIC!!

text: Saw this group in concert many years ago and they were FANTASTIC!!!  I bought this CD and still listen to it!  Very talented singers!


title: It's ok album

text: Happy with it


title: Nice!

text: Good music


title: Confusing

text: when I downloaded the 2 cds in my computer what appear to be cd #1 has the titles of cd #2 so it is very confusing, at the end couldn't rip my favorites songs because  It is playing one song and shows a different title


title: Finally after all this time

text: A dream come true


title: A Real Treat!

text:
This is an exceptional recording. For one thing, the 1619 Amati viola clearly has extraordinary tone; throughout the register, but especially on the lower notes. On the first track during the opening moments, for example, the sound actually produces a visceral sensation, and the undertones are really rich and colorful. I'm sure part of this is due to the skill of the musician, but in any event I've never heard anything quite like it and it's really gorgeous.

As well, I think the sound engineers/producers did a wonderful job in many ways; perhaps most importantly in making sure that the viola stands out from the rest of the orchestra. It's not a matter of volume but of contrast. Often one really has to pay close attention to distinguish the soloist on viola. But in this recording there is “atmospheric perspective;” the violist is a sharp figure against a softer background. Perfect.

It should also be acknowledged that the Halle orchestra and the conductor, Steven Bell, do an amazing job. The musicianship is precise, the volume is really well controlled, and the telepathy between all of the musicians is really impressive.

Finally, there is Sarah-Jane Bradley. Could there be a better violist in the United Kingdom? Many say that the viola has the closest sound to the human voice. In that case, I would liken the evocative and moving interpretations that the soloist "sings" with her viola to the voices of the greatest divas of opera. The beauty, skill, control, and passion of the performances are unmatched.

As for my favorite tracks, so far I favor the Benjamin Dale and the Rebecca Clarke selections (which include two of the longest tracks). But all of it is wonderful. I hope others derive as much pleasure from this recording as I have.


title: Two masters achieve synergy

text: A chance meeting eventually led Israeli pianist Idan Raichel and Malian guitarist Vieux Farka Touré to meet up in Tel Aviv for a jam session, each with a friend; Israeli bassist Yossi Fine & Malian calabash (bottle gourd) percussionist Souleymane Kane. This CD is the result (with a few guests contributing in post-production). It was not intended as a recording session so the musicians were just improvising together; and one can sort of sense the relaxed spontaneity. Vieux's masterful guitar playing is uncharacteristically not amplified. On many tracks the notes Raichel plays on the piano are those one might expect from a kora. As the jam continued the musicians must have realized that something special was happening - and you will too. This is rich!


title: Brought back a lot of things I like ...

text: I wish it had more with her dad on the  CD.


title: Hard to Find and Found

text: Difficult to find.  Wanted album for one particular song on album.


title: Chirino

text: Love it.  Lots of good memories


I had this Album back around 20 years ago.  Unfortunately had misplaced it and got the idea to re-purchase it.  One song thats my Favorite was 'Father Me'.  Just ordered it and it arrived.  Oh does it bring back amazing memories of praise and worship.  Brian Doerksen is an amazing worship leader and song writer.  One of the best written Praise and Worship CDs with an AMAZING theme of the Father's Love!!!!


title: Takin' It Back To The Basement  {4 Stars}

text:
While I totally agree with D. Thomas' review, I think a 3 star rating is totally accurate when graded in comparison to other J. Dilla releases, but when compared to what we're being bombarded with on the radio and TV, I'd say that this is easily 5 star material. So I'm handing out a 4 because of that. The beats are vintage Dilla, but you can tell that they were created at a point where his sound was transitioning from his earlier stuff to what we know him to be today. Nonetheless, this is easily one of the best releases of the young year and highly recommended to those out there that are allergic to the mainstream/pop material floating about the airwaves.

As far as flaws, I found a couple tracks weren't as strong as I've come to expect from Mr. Yancey. "Nothing Like This" (also on the Chrome Children LP) and "Crushin' (Yeeeeaah!)" both fell under skip material for this particular listener. Though the beats aren't bad, they seem to come off better as instrumentals because the vocals didn't reach me (you may find them quite nice, and they probably are, but I've never really been a big fan of his when it comes to rhyming). The instrumental disc is awesome though. I really dig all of the beats.

Ruff Draft is a nice little chunk of hip hop music straight from the mind of the late, great J. Dilla. That alone was reason enough to get this album. The man's name is practically synonymous with quality. I recommend adding this to your music library.

Standout Tracks [Disc 1]: Make'em NV, The $, Take Notice, Reckless Driving (My Favorite), Shouts (Alternate Version), and Let's Take It Back

Standout Tracks [Disc 2]: Make'em NV, Nothing Like This, Crushin', Shouts (Alternate), Reckless Driving, and The $

R.I.P. James Yancey aka Jay Dee aka J. Dilla


title: For Patient Listeners Only  (4 Stars)

text:
I say it's not for the impatient because a lot of the tracks slowly climb to their apex. The average listener may not feel like waiting around for the time it takes some of the songs to do so.  I can understand the previous reviewer's argument that the album is boring.  It has its moments when it can be a little boring, but I still loved it. Most of the tracks are beautiful (I'd say 6 out of 10) and the guests really add a flavor that wasn't present on Boom Bip's previous releases. Even the long time fans should be able to get into this album.

If I had to find a flaw, it would be that the album isn't quite long enough. It clocks in at a paltry 47 minutes. But the contents more than make up for such a short listen.  Also, "Dumb Day" drags a little bit and can be a bit boring.  I was waiting for that song to reach its high point and it never did.  Other than that, I can't really find anything wrong with this album. It's definitely worth checking out. I'd reccomend picking this one up.

Standout Tracks: The Move, Aplomb, Do's & Don'ts feat. Ruff Ghrys, Cimple, The Matter (Of Our Discussion), and Eyelashings


title: Criminally Underrated Hip Hop (4.5 Stars)

text: This CD came out when I was 9 years old and I still jam to it now like it was brand new.  I've been listening to hip hop since I was 7 years old (thanks to my dad) and I haven't really heard a better dance album since this one came out.  You can't really consider yourself a hip hop head if you don't know about Kurtis Mantronik.  Him and MC Tee had one of the hottest joints in '85.  Classics like "Bassline", "Fresh Is The Word", and "Needle To The Groove" make this album a must have for any hip hop head.  And if that's not enough, "Mega Mix" is a mix of the aforementioned songs.  If you throw "Bassline" on at any 80's party, the people will lose their minds.  They even have it featured on Grand Theft Auto: Vice City on PS2.  It's amazing that Kurtis Mantronik isn't mentioned in the same breath as other legendary hip hop DJs / producers.  He's the one that put EPMD on, so obviously he knows a thing or two about hip hop.  This album is a perfect blend of bass heavy tracks and slick lyricism (courtesy of MC Tee).  This LP may have come out in 1985, but it sounds just as hot now as it did then.  It may sound dated but, in my mind, that's a good thing because they just don't make them like this anymore.  Go ahead and get this if you haven't heard it already.  You'll love it.<br />Standout Tracks: Bassline, Hardcore Hip Hop, Fresh Is The Word, & Mega Mix (My Favorite)


title: Great musical soundtrack

text: The music is powerful, well done and very entertaining.  The songs are basically selections from the life of Mormon.  They add an element of human emotion to the narrative found in the Book of Mormon.  My favorite is the "Fallen" track.  Powerful and tragic.  The last track on the disc is also very inspiring and probably my second favorite.


title: Jason - The Up and Coming New U.S. Sensation!

text: Jason isn't just another pretty face. This album has a great combination of his thoughtful lyrics mixed with rap. Too bad he has to make it big in Europe before his label will release him in America. I'm happy to be one of the first to discover this homegrown talent in his native land. Keep it coming Jason!


title: They are dedicated and faithful. Great Christian music..

text: Amazing music


title: Great collectors vinyl

text: Original album. I love it


title: One of my favorite

text: What I love is you can understand every word and this is what I call music not what you hear today


title: Not in US format

text: After owning this for sometime 10/2017 I decided to play the DVD and low and behold - the DVD is a region 2 format which is not compatible with Region 0 - makes this useless.


title: DCR is a bad deal But the artist is Blessed

text: CDR Missing almost half of the digital version,.. this is a shame because Kevin D is amazing and should be in everyones cd player and music player


title: Class collection in every respect

text: Great collection and well put together booklet. The videos play on US dvd players and the cd’s all sound great. This is worth every penny. I wish other artists would do a package this well.


title: Not as expectex

text: Mrs Brown boys is very funny with those that I see I really did not enjoy this as much she uses too many of the F words and that I do not like I started to wth it but got turn off from it did not see it to the end


title: rock and roll

text: rock and roll  get up and dance


title: Best album

text: By far the best album of def leopard


title: it was as I remembered it

text: dust in the wind has a great philosophical meaning to it.


title: Please make available

text: It's Ricky's 25th Anniversary of his passing and this CD is critical to release.  Please contact Import company and encourage immediate release - many will buy, all of us Ricky fans.


title: CHANNEL 3

text: FORMER PUNKERS GROW THEIR HAIR AND ROCK OUT, THIS IS GOOD STUFF HERE MELODIC WITH PUNCH FROM 1985 HILITES INCLUDE THE TITLE TRACK,CARS DRIVE BY AND A COVER OF AEROSMITH'S LORD OF THE THIGHS


title: city of l.a.

text: one sided lp of flipside type punk which is a good thing hilites include trash can school and the very imaginatively named band sandy duncan's eye


title: BUMP N GRIND

text: EXCELLENT SLEAZOID ROCK FROM THE 60'S ON THE STRIP LABEL HIGHLIGHTS ARE KING KONG BY TARANTULA GHOUL,THE GROOVERS WITH GROOVY,THE CASUAL AIRES PERFORMING THUNDERBIRD AND THE JESTERS BLASTING OUT PETER GUNN TWIST


title: Good product

text: Grate music


title: Good item made good gift

text: Received as ordered


title: VERY BEST OF THE TROGGS

text: THIS ARRIVE IN PREFERRED CD FORMAT AND IS WHAT I EXPECTED


title: For a live cd it’s well done. Great sound

text: Great CD!


title: Great music

text: really good, I like this a lot


title: Love it

text: Love the band can’t wait for their new album


title: My era

text: What a great remix the talent is unbelievable, oldies but newbies :):):) I just drive along in my car belting out the songs.


title: I choose Fedoseyev for a modern stereo Eugene Onegin....it is spectacular

text:
Remarkable recording in all regards. It scintillates and smolders with the raw passions that it needs. The sound is breathtaking and immediate. A Great Recording that stands up against ALL modern entrants. One flaw (what recording doesn’t) is the Gremin of Alexander Vedernikov. However the recording overall still takes first place with me. I’m sure you will agree when you hear it.

Note though that every collection needs a historic Russian recording to bring the full experience to this great Pushkin drama, thus I heartily recommend the Boris Khakin 1955 mono recording.  It is magnificent. I have reviewed it here on Amazon.

Enjoy these recordings.


title: WOW!  Definitely “THE” Turandot for the ages!

text:
On September 24, 2000 Anthony Tommasini wrote in the New York Times......of recordings at the Metropolitan Opera.....
“There is also an electrifying recording of Puccini's ''Turandot'' from 1961, with Birgit Nilsson in the title role and Franco Corelli as Calaf, conducted by Leopold Stokowski. This was one of Ms. Nilsson's signature roles, and her 1959 studio recording for RCA Victor, with Bjoer ling as Calaf, is justly prized. But she sings here with an extra degree of spontaneity and intensity that was very likely provoked by her tenor.

During his day, Mr. Corelli was criticized for his often hammy singing. He was a famously lusty tenor, and no score marking, let alone a mere conductor, was going to limit how long he held his ringing high notes. Today, when we lack tenors with his kind of vocal charisma, it is exciting to hear someone with such an enormous, vibrant voice unleash it so confidently. He and Ms. Nilsson, who appeared together often in this opera, had a love-hate partnership. In their final scene they engage in some pretty competitive singing.

Anna Moffo portrays Liu. This gifted American soprano's prime did not last long, but the Met performance captures her in the midst of it. The bass Bonaldo Giaiotti is a fine Timur. No doubt the other reason Ms. Nilsson and the cast sing with such vigor is Stokowski, who conducts with bold dramatic pacing and a keen ear for orchestral color.”

Having finally acquired a copy of this performance, to this day still considered one of the best recordings ever made, I must say that I am stunned upon hearing it. I have other Nilsson and Corelli Turandot recordings (‘64 at Milan; ‘66 at the Met, the EMI studio ‘65) and they all sparkle. This one, though the oldest and suffering from hysterical audience participation after high points and acts, is arguably perhaps really indeed the best! However, the EMI set still carries a great thrill for me. I only compare Nilsson/Corelli recordings here for comment which is fair.

To have been there in the Old Met when this performance was recorded surely would have been the “one to be remembered” by any and all opera-goers for the remainder of their lifetimes.

This recording is truly hard to get but worth whatever you have to pay to get a copy. No matter how many recordings you have of this most fabulous of all Puccini operas, you need a copy of this one...it’s the one for the ages!


title: A Five-Star Especially Noteworthy Recording!

text:
I had previously never heard of Xue-Wei, and I came upon this recording through a discussion group here on Amazon from a post by another listener/member. What a lucky spot of coincidence that I caught that post!

I had to buy a used copy as it is (sadly) now out-of-print.

The recommended piece here was the "Serenade Melancolique, Op. 26", a very rarely performed piece of Tchaikovsky's first performed in 1876 in Moscow, featuring Brodsky, and dedicated to Auer. What a shame this piece seems "lost" as it does. Probably it's short duration is the biggest thing against it, sadly.

The Violin Concerto is very beautifully executed by Xue-Wei, rivaling any other's efforts that I have ever heard, and I have listened to dozens of recordings over the years. I will stay away from giving a "best" to this recording, as I will stay away from throwing a "best" out to any other performer's efforts also. What I will say is that this is a beautiful, warm, excellent performance by Xue-Wei, rating with any "top favorites". I would now NOT want to be without this recording, if that helps your making a decision about this recording.

The Serenade is a pure delight, like some wonderfully rich exotic chocolate treat, or a truly fine rare wine, seldom experienced by many and perhaps for some a "never heard it" which needs to be remedied. There are a few other recordings available by other players, I know that Heifitz recorded it with Ormandy, and also, I believe that Itzak Perlman recorded it also, perhaps a few others also.

The sound on this recording is just beautiful, warm, rich, clear, very well captured. I would not give a downgraded opinion as to the mastering or re-mastering for this disk.

As I rated this "treasure" above, easily deserving 5-Stars without question at all!

Now, the sad part.....out of print at the moment, very hard to find copies of. My suggestion to you, however, is even if you have to fore-go purchasing some other recordings that you have been wanting, it is worth seeking out and paying a "reasonable" used price for...as I said, I would not wish to be without this recording, it is indeed very special and worth having in one's collection.

I do know, though, that ASV has a 2-disc set of Xue-Wei playing violin concertos [[ASIN:B00005N8DJ Great Violin Concertos]] which I am sure is excellent (I might even acquire it for the other works on it) but it does not include the Serenade Op 26, Valse-Scherzo Op 34, or the Melodie Op 42 here on this disk.

Easily Recommended, but hard to find, and of course at "collector's prices".

~operabruin


title: A Tristan und Isolde...NOT to be missed FOR ANYTHING! ! ! !

text:
(Rodolphe production, released through Harmonia Mundi France.)

(Also released as an Opera D'oro release, listed elsewhere here on Amazon)
go here: [[ASIN:B00005B37K Wagner: Tristan und Isolde]]

Firstly, disregard anything negative for a review here about this recording of the live July 7, 1963 performance at the Orange Festival, with Birgit Nilsson, Ruth Hesse, Jon Vickers, Walter Berry, and Bengt Rungren, under the baton of the Great Karl Bohm "live under the stars" (and breeze) at the Antique Theatre.

Yes, the "breeze" is there, but you know what?, it MUST be overlooked for what is taking place here live on the stage....a ONCE in a LIFETIME performance, and recording, of Surely GREAT ART...the interpretation, with certainly the greatest cast, perhaps, ever assembled to put forth Wagner's Greatest Achievement, that of Tristan und Isolde. If you were there, you would have dealt with it, and found this to be one of the richest opera experiences of your life...why let this small annoyance ruin your enjoyment of this truly benchmark performance?!?

Yes, there is the breeze, with it's interference, and yet, it also during act one ADDS to the realism of the production. And, yes, there are some moments when words are lost to us. We are outside, we are on an enormous stage, and singers are facing different directions, which means that yes, we miss some words. But, for what we are able to clearly hear, there has never been another live recording, perhaps to rival the frisson that we are presented in this, the most blazing of Tristan und Isolde performances ever put on tape.

The interaction, and levels of singing and interpretation of the leads have never seen the like of Nilsson/Vickers here! The remainder of the cast is truly First Rate: Ruth Hesse's Brangane is to die for, and Walter Berry's Kurwenal is truly top notch...this man dearly loves his friend Tristan, and sings his heart out over him. Rungren's King Marke is noble, and stentorian and majestic, yet deeply kind and tender in his forgiveness. Vickers has never sung the role with such conviction, and soaring power, surely spurred on by Nilsson's absolutely searing Isolde...the heights that they reach in the love duet are phenomenal! Tristan's act three monologue is surely the most gut-wrenching, tormented, rendition you are likely to ever hear, and the Liebestod here, is one of Nilsson's blazing achievements of her distinguished career as Isolde!

This recording, simply, is NOT to be missed...for anything! You MUST hear this recording...yes, it has it's flaws, but it also is Great Singing History, and you are SO much the worse for not ever experiencing it, trust me! A Once-in-a-lifetime historical document of the great Nilsson/Vickers pairing of Wagner's seminal drama...I say you need this recording in your collection!

I cannot vouch for the Opera D'oro release, but the sound in the Rodolphe release is top-notch, and comes with a full libretto, although albeit in German/French only.


title: One of the Greatest Historic Performances at the Metropolitan Opera

text:
On January 27, 1961, a great event took place before the patrons attending the Metropolitan Opera. It would be, and still remains, a benchmark of operatic history not only for the Metropolitan Opera, but for OPERA LOVERS all over the world....the simultaneous debuts of Leontyne Price and Franco Corelli at the Met, in an absolutely blistering performance of Verdi's "Il Trovatore" conducted by Fausto Cleva. The house was delirious, and the reviews were glowing for both singers and their compatriots in the production.

The next week, despite New York having been hit with a major snowstorm, the Saturday Matinee performance was packed with enthusiastic listeners, alerted by the superlative reviews in the papers. They had come to see if this was, indeed, history in the making....and, as we know, it was!

Both Leontyne Price and Franco Corelli were in spectacular form here. Price simply sailing through her arias with grand arching phrases, delivering her Leonora with truly grand form. Corelli presenting, perhaps, the most blazing Manrico ever to walk the Met stage, demonstrating to New York, his dynamic timbre that still is not, perhaps, bested by any tenor since.  Irene Dalis most handily, and assuredly, assailed the role of Azucena. A very young Theresa Stratas sung the role of Inez, and beautifully. Robert Merrill was indisposed, and Mario Serini stepped in for him for this, the Broadcast Performance, of this production of Verdi's great dramatic work. He was just fine in the role of Di Luna, indeed. I find it somehow sad, however, that Robert Merrill was not on hand to be preserved in this great assembled company on this historical document.

The Cast:

Manrico: Franco Corelli
Leonora: Leontyne Price
Di Luna: Mario Sereni
Azucena: Irene Dalis
Inez: Teresa Stratas
Ferrando: William Wilderman
Ruiz: Charles Anthony
Messenger: Robert Nagy
Gypsy: Carlo Tomanelli

Met Opera Orchestra
Conducted by: Fausto Cleva

Today, 48 years later, one remains stunned when listening to this performance. It captures these two great singers performing at even greater heights than on their previous week's debut on stage. And, lucky for us, it was recorded, and thus preserved, for our enjoyment today.

Vocally, there is nothing amiss here on this recording...nothing. And, the Met Forces certainly play splendidly for Maestro Cleva. This is a Grand Historic Document, sure to be thoroughly enjoyed by all who have the pleasure to hear it (and more luckily, own it). It is a very hard item, generally, to come by. Thus, you are most heartily urged to snap it up anywhere you may find a copy available...don't worry about the price; skip lunch one day or something!

Remember, however, that you will be listening to 1960's broadcast quality recorded sound, and thus you must temper your audio expectations to accommodate this limitation. Trust me, you'll adapt quickly, given this performance!

This recording is, indeed, a great treasure!


title: Buy now

text: Love this album


title: RZK

text: Because.....RZK


title: Mom Loves This

text: Mom loves this and keeps asking me to order another so she can give as a gift.


title: Five Stars

text: Came quickly dang good CD


title: Love different music

text: Plays well and listening to it over and over I love this group


title: Best

text: I love this long awaited CD !!  loved all tracks Arizona was funny to Band of Angels for reflection < more than I expected !!


title: Great album by a fantastic group.

text: One of my favorite groups from the era when real music was played.


title: My favorite plastic tree album

text: Great cd for any plastic tree fan. I love the songs and the photo pamphlet inside!


title: stickers?

text: the album itself is great however, it did not come with the stickers.


title: Love This Album !

text: Lover her voice, strong and emotional


title: love the album

text: really nice! love love love! i love the album and all the contents inside.


title: collector's item

text: This was another record to add to my husband's collection.  It was a wonderful addition!!!


title: the late great howlin' wolf iz still bayin' at the moon in 2020' !!!

text: recreational good times...


title: Five Stars

text: prince at his soulful funky best !!!


title: Honest Seller

text: As described, plays perfectly and price was terrific!


title: A lot of tracks for the price; the man ...

text: A lot of tracks for the price; the man is a true phenom with extraordinary range; my purchase arrived from the Czech Republic unscathed.


title: PERFECTION

text: I met Jason many times as a kid, and my mum bought me this CD. I treasured it so much, I fell asleep to it every night for 9 years! Jason’s voice was exactly what you pictured God’s voice sounding like, and his performance made me smile when he spoke in church. When we lost him, I wept as though my heart would break. He was very influential in my life and my faith, yet he barely knew me. Jesus shone brightly through him.


title: Five Stars

text: Great transaction, great product! Thank you!


title: Excellent

text: Best Cd!


title: Rare CD: Track Listings

text:
A rare CD I found in my stockpile. The track listings are the following:

1 Introduction
2 Fire
3 Izabella
4 Hear My Train A Comin' (Get My Heart Back Together)
5 Red House
6 Jam Back At The House (Beginnings)
7 Voodoo Child (Slight Return) / Stepping Stone
8 The Star Spangled Banner - Music By – John Stafford Smith
9 Purple Haze
10 Woodstock Improvisation
11 Villanova Junction
12 Farewell

All tracks were recorded live on the legendary Woodstock Festival at White Lake near Bethel (New York, USA) in August 1969. Import from Germany.


title: Love the band, love the songs, really dissapointed in the poor pressing of this album.

text: Great album, I really like the music.  The big problem is the poor quality of the pressing.  It's kinda neat because you can tell it was done on a budget, but once that charm wears off its like "ok... now this is annoying."  I shouldn't hear more detail from my XM radio than I do in vinyl.  It's muddy, shallow and a bit tinny.  Bummer.


title: John Denver

text: Great cd  has all the good ones on it.


title: Excellence

text: My favorite Classical recording! Great for those who want to listen straight through a recording without fishing around for a good song (they are all good). If you go for powerful, flawless voices, this is it. Perfect quality and fast delivery service.


title: I bought this for my dad as a Christmas present ...

text: I bought this for my dad as a Christmas present! He loves Elvis and is the lead singer in his church choir! He "practices" through the week by singing along to Elvis!


title: Five Stars

text: Great songs from the past!


title: Five Stars

text: great


title: Like an old friend...

text: It had been years since I had David Ingles music.  The last I bought was on cassette and LP records (if that tells you anything).  I got to thinking about David Ingles and looked on Amazon and found him.  I am so happy.  I love the music and it was like an old friend coming to visit.  It has been great.  Needless to say this CD had almost all of my favorites.


title: Rare but excellent album by TD

text: Phenomenal special edition of Thief, containing a completely second album of remixes, slightly different songs, some extended, some absent from the standard edition.  I loved the Thief and Firestarter soundtracks, getting some different versions of the songs was worth the several hundred dollars that this album brings.  Hard to find, but if anyone is selling, be a buyer.


title: Hilarious

text: A comedy classic that aged well.  Good quality vinyl and a collectors edition that transferred to mp3 nicely with no static or nasty rumble.


What can you say. Elvis unrefined. He would never again sound like this. You need to have this, especially if you think you don't dig him. I defy you to dislike this.


title: Great cd

text: Quick delivery. Great CD.


title: Most beautiful music ever!!!!!!

text: I LOVE this CD! Its is one of my favorite and I listen to it almost every day. It's very relaxing.


title: Music

text: It's ok, not as strong prophetically as I expected it to be.


title: Beautiful voice and relaxing sounds.

text: I love anything that Lara Fabian sings.  I have a few of her CD's and plan on purchasing more.


title: Excellent Album!

text: Amazing pianist! Completely worth getting! I wish he had produced more!


title: Great!

text: Baptist


title: Great Music

text: Great music. Forever Autumn not included only negative


title: CHARLEY PRIDE

text: I BOUGHT THIS FOR MY HUSBAND. WE BOTH A CHARLEY PRIDE FANS. YEARS AGO WE HAD A LOT OF HIS MUSIC BUT A "FRIEND BORROWED" THE TAPES AND WE NEVER GOT THEM BACK. SO I DECIDED TO REPLACE THE MUSIC FOR HIM. YOU CAN'T GO WRONG WITH CHARLEY PRIDE!


title: Five Stars

text: Gave to son


title: not that good of a singer

text: Don't waste your money.


title: Two Stars

text: Very poor sound quality, I would not recommend this product.


title: Favorite album I own

text: I have owned this album since it was released and it’s heartbreaking that I can’t find anything else by him. Does anyone know what happened to him? I’ve scoured the internet for hours at a time to find anything on him. Seriously, such a talented individual!


title: calm music

text: Evora's music is a kind of fado, in Portuguese, but lighter and less tragic.  You feel good just listening to her.


title: Great CD

text: Amazing work from Peter Hollens again


title: Enigma - Greatest Hits (2 CD set)

text: This is a must have for all of us Enigma fans, I play this set of cd's over and over again. Love it : )


title: It's difficult to keep both feet on the ground when you listen to this cd.

text: This cd has a mix of different moods. From upbeat tunes to ballads. It says it all.  The melodic playing of Kenny Burrell is ever present.  I can only find it on LP, so I don't think it ever was made into a cd. It's worth buying a turn table to listen to this one


title: Excellent Blues pick

text: So happy to get this CD! It seems like several songs weren't downloadable, so I bought the whole CD. Great pick!


title: Amazing hard rock band from Japan

text: I can't understand a word they say, but rock transcends all language.  There is some amazing technical and musical skill here.  Nothing showy or trendy; these dudes are almost 60!  But if you have not seen the video for "Faithless Scat", go watch it now.  Then buy this album!<br />Shabadabadia...


title: it's a good tune, and i enjoyed it

text: it's a good tune, and i enjoyed it...<br />1968 is a good sounding CD, and i have no problems rating both 5 stars...


title: Fantastic!!

text: This soundtrack reminds me of the time I saw "CATS"  on Broadway. The show was super! The music was fabulous! I got the soundtrack as a reminder of that special day.


title: Five Stars

text: So GOOD!!!


title: Ok cd

text: Not all of Robbins good songs. Only 1 good billy song. Brazos song. No del Rio song.


title: Good buy

text: Great album


title: Love, love, love!

text: What a voice! I love every song!


title: I liked it

text: Gave it for a gift. Was satisfied


title: Five Stars

text: One of my most favorite CD's!  Jeff Goodrich is amazing!


title: A good mix of music

text: I bought this and CD related to its series for a birthday present for my mother.  She really likes them and I have to say that the selections that where put together on the compilations work well together.


title: Very nice vocalist

text: Superb artist and excellent musical selections.  Terrific on-time delivery, too.  Great transaction.


title: Five Stars

text: Excellent product and service.


title: Love this book

text: I loved this book and it has helped me so much with a closer relationship wiht God.


title: received as promise

text: received as promised


title: This is my favorite relaxation cd

text: This is my favorite relaxation cd. I have severe insomnia but I never make it to the end because I fall right asleep.


title: Love this CD, David Ruffin did a great job. Excellent singer.

text: Loved all the songs on this CD. David Ruffin sounds like he always does, excellent singer.


title: If you are a person of worship this is an awesome CD.

text: I love this CD. I first came upon it in our library. I checked it out and it is absolutely awesome.  Worship like you never worship before.  I have co-workers who enjoy the CD now because I shared it with them.  It is a great gift to give and have.<br />Cheryl June, B'ham, AL


title: Bad Combination

text: I have purchased two other CDs in the Treblemaker series and was happy with both.  This one is a combination of children's voices with jazz arrangements.  It doesn't work well at all.  I am throwing mine away.


title: Love this cd

text: Great compilation of songs.  Love this cd.


title: Great

text: I had looked for this for a while. Finally found it. Yeah!


title: Kids Music

text: I grew up listening to Psalty and found myself in a quandary when I realized my kids were ready for their own music.  I am planning on buying each cd one by one!  Even as an adult, I love listening to them.  My kids ( ages 5 and 3) are delighted! Great way to incorporate scripture and good principals!


title: Best musical CD

text: Since the music from the movie was so great, I had to get the soundtrack which was so worth it. I tried getting it at the store, but no one had it. I love Amazon.


title: Good Music

text: Take you back ! To the good old days ! Every Song is a hit !


title: Incredible.

text: I’ve been listening to Tyler since 2011 and this is some of his best work. The production, the lyrics, the story, everything is so well done. This sounds unbelievably better on CD and Vinyl than streaming. Saw him live for this album tour, truly an incredible project.


title: Very Satisfied AMAZON Customer!!!

text: Great Classic LP from 1969 I have been wanting this on CD for over 40 years my favorite track and song is PONTEIO and PAT WILLIAMS VERSION is the best on Earth EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!


title: i love it

text: ITS AMAZING nut the packing bag is really hard. Like, its hard to put the photobook back in the bag but other than that i really loved it. I got two pcs Sumin & J. I really loved the seeun poster that came with its so pretty


title: Came safely

text: Nothing came damaged!!! And it came rlly quick too, after two days of ordering it + i didnt pay for shipping. The pulled double isa!! and an isa poster. Everything arrived there wasnt anything missing. the fragrance card smells like cologne!


title: cd

text: arrived early and on time no problems with the cd so far. haven't listen to it yet but i will let you know.


title: Very meaningful songs

text: Love this album.


title: Good Times - Sissy's Song

text: I ordered this because I wanted one song in memory of my daughter.  "Sissy's Song"<br />  I love most of Alan Jackson's music and this CD is one that I can listen to from song 1 to 17.


title: Interesting Pairing, Wonderful Compositions, Great Performances

text:
This disc contains a 1965 Szell/Cleveland recording of Janáček’s Sinfonietta, a 1977 Andrew Davis/Toronto recording of his Taras Bulba, and 1962 Ormandy/Philadelphia recordings of Kodály’s Dances of Galánta and Dances of Marosszék.  They are stereo ADD recordings.

Like many other collectors of serious music CDs, I tend to acquire discs that contain performances of pieces by a single composer, performed by a single conductor, orchestra, or soloist.  However, I also have a big soft spot for discs that combine different works and artists in a thematic way, which I can put in the player and enjoy straight through, often convivially or while cooking and sipping.  This kind of recording (LP) seemed to be more favored in the Living Stereo, Living Presence, etc. days than it is today.

I purchased the present disc because I needed recordings of Janáček’s Sinfonietta and Taras Bulba, which are rather hard to find.  I already had good recordings of the Kodály pieces (Dorati with the Philharmonia Hungarica).  Thus, I did not aim to acquire a nifty pairing on a single disc, but that is what I actually got.

I learned from the nicely printed 1996 program notes by critic Matthias Henke that the pairing of Janáček and Kodály here has to do with these composers’ status as folklorists and champions of their respective (Czech and Hungarian) national music and broader national aspirations.  Interesting!  Both Czechia and Hungary were, of course, parts of the Austria-Hungary “dual monarchy” before 1918, and had some similar grievances against the German cultural hegemony within the empire, which stimulated patriots like Janáček and Kodály to research their countries’ folk music traditions and assert them during the transition from Romantic to Modern European orchestral music.

Admitting first that I am a Szell fan-boy, I can say that the recording of Janáček’s Sinfonietta, which I had previously heard in different recordings on the radio, is absolutely wonderful.  The sound quality is typical of the Szell/Cleveland Severance Hall recordings from the 1960s: clean and transparent but warm.  Because I like this composition so much, I am interested in acquiring other recordings of it, but I have a feeling this will remain my reference version.  As Henke observes, this piece is happy and sunny, stemming from Janáček’s satisfaction in 1926 (the date of composition) with Czechia’s (or Czechoslovakia’s) new status as an independent country, at last.  Winds play a prominent part in all the movements, and folk themes intertwine with what sounds like a conscious rejection of German Romanticism in favor of a lyrical, melodic, and basically sweet orchestral product informed by Dvořak but with a true uniqueness.

Taras Bulba is a real treat.  It was not composed as a film score, but it is easy to imagine it as one.  This symphonic rhapsody dates from the years of World War I and is somewhat more dissonant and dark in tone that the Sinfonietta.  Like the later composition, it features plenty of wind instruments as well as brass and soaring strings.  I am not much acquainted with the work of Andrew Davis and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, but I am extremely impressed with this performance.  The score is full of drama, but Davis does not go for extremes of dynamic range.  He keeps things moving along in a thoroughly engaging way.  The orchestra plays just beautifully.  This is top-quality musicianship, and the recording sounds perfect on my system.

It is probably fair to say that Kodály’s Dances of Galánta and Dances of Marosszék are more frequently performed and played on classical music radio than any of Janáček’s work.  That is not to mention Kodály’s well-known and crowd-pleasing Háry János Suite, which many of us own in multiple versions.  The 1962 recordings of the dances on this disc are quite well known already from previous compilations, Ormandy being a veteran interpreter of his countryman’s music, starting at least as early as his 1938 recording with the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra of the Háry János Suite.  It is evident from the present recordings that by 1962 Ormandy had arrived at a completely mature and well-rounded conception of Kodály, and I think nothing needs to be said about the quality of the orchestra with which he was working.  I cannot imagine anyone would find these versions of the dances in any way wanting or less than stellar.  These compositions perfectly exemplify, in my opinion, the felicitous incorporation into complex, Modernist orchestral works of the melodies and rhythmic syncopations of Hungarian folk music.

In every possible way, I highly recommend this disc.


title: Five Stars

text: I already have this cd and I LOVE it!!  The songs are wonderful!


title: Five Stars

text: Great CD


title: It came damaged.

text: Of course, love the music, but his arrived with a big skip in the beginning.  Disappointed.


title: What a voice and career!

text: Remembering Joe Cocker from his earlier days, it was a delight to find this update with his song interpretations.  Really enjoy listening.


title: Great Music

text: Great cross selection of some of Mercy Me’s great hits.  Love this band and their heat for sharing the Gospel.


title: Five Stars

text: Beauty-full from beginning to end.


title: Zowie! This is available. Search under Jonathan Goldman works. Cover same. Word tantra not used.

text: Amazing!


title: It blew my socks off!

text: I will leave this to your imagination!


title: Kundalini Shakti Blast-off!

text: It is most essential to have a Guru, Kundalini Yoga teacher or the like prior to exploring Kundalini Shakti, the divine energy within each of us. Kundalini, raised prematurely in an inappropriate way, can lead to problems. That having been said, and duly having cautioned all accordingly, I now relate my personal experience with this mantra. I sat between two speakers, having adjusted the volume as loud as I could withstand, and listened with great focus to the mantra. Usually I do not have profound experiences either in meditation or chant, but I must admit to my utter astonishment as I experienced four kriyas (involuntary body movements caused by rising Kundalini) in the form of rather vigorous shaking of my spine. Highly recommended!


title: Erotic Healing Imagery

text: I popped this cd into my sound system and played it though my Somatron sound healing table. I hopped onto the table and enjoyed the music while I experienced several erotic images. I will use this cd in my Reiki/sound healing practice in Framingham, Ma. George T. Hagar-McKee. hagarmckee@rcn.com.


title: Did nothing to help my dog with her fear of ...

text: Did nothing to help my dog with her fear of thunderstorms, however, the music is very soothing so she & I listen to it as a form of meditation.


title: Hilarious! I heard a portion of this roast 40 ...

text: Hilarious!  I heard a portion of this roast 40 years ago on a bootleg cassette tape; never dreamed I'd have the chance to hear the whole thing.  Warning: don't try to play this in the car (almost had to pull over more than once)!


title: Nostalgic fun

text: I bought this to replace my original. Loved listening to these guys back in the day. Cd is in great condition and shipping was fast.


title: Kilbryj

text: Love it!


title: Bought it as a gift...

text: Bought it as a gift for my father's 50th birthday. He was overjoyed! His mother used to play it all the time so brought back happy memories.


title: Wonderful

text: Best cd ever


title: Come for Plastic Love, stay for the rest

text:
I missed the Plastic Love breakthrough in 2018 and happened to hear it recently when You Tube recommended it to me.  I loved it, so I searched for more information on the song and singer and now I know about how everybody but me heard the song last year.  I decided to take a shot and bought the Variety CD since this is the 30th anniversary edition and it had some bonus tracks.  Boy, am I glad I did.  This is a truly great album.  I am amazed at how Plastic Love never was a hit at the time of its release, but if you liked that, you should be happy with the rest of the album.  The album seems to be called Variety because there is a great variety of styles in the songs, ranging from a song in honor of the Beatles (Mersey Beat De Utawasete) to pseudo Beach Boys (Mou Ichido) to country - yes, country (One Night Stand) and others.  There are even 2 songs in English - Honki De Only You (Let's Get Married) and Broken Heart.  Apparently Mariya was an exchange student for in high school and lived in the USA for a while, so her English is excellent.  Anyway, here's a track list for this release.
1 - Mou Ichido
2 - Plastic Love
3 - Honki De Only You (Let's Get Married)
4 - One Night Stand
5 - Broken Heart
6 - Night At The Amphitheater
7 - Todokanu Omoi
8 - Mersey Beat De Utawasete
9 - Mizu To Anata To Taiyo To
10 - Going Steady
11 - Shetland Ni Hoho O Uzumete
Bonus tracks:
12 - Aka No Enamel (previously unreleased)
13 - Plastic Love (12" extended club mix)
14 - Plastic Love (12" original length remix)
15 - Plastic Love (karaoke)
16 - Honki De Only You (Let's Get Married)  (karaoke)
17 - Night At The Amphitheater (previously unreleased karaoke)
18 - Mersey Beat De Utawasete (previously unreleased karaoke)

My highest recommendation for this CD.  This is a desert island disc.  It's that good.


title: disappointment

text:
Of all CD's purchased through Amazon, this is most horrible and disappointing! I was trying to find
"Crown Him With many Crowns" as played on the Moody christian station, Music through
The Night. What a disappointment. This isn't it. Dry, no spirit, and altogether not to my liking. Sooooooo sorry but thanks!.......er.....I mean, no thanks:)


title: As part of the set of 3 - great!

text: All day long! Keeps them going. As part of the set of 3  -  great!


title: Great learning!

text: Talking about an ear worm!!! Great learning!


title: Five Stars

text: The grand kids will LOVE it.


title: Four Stars

text: A little pricey for me but over all good quality and shipping.


title: Beautiful songs.

text: I had this cd before. But it got really scratched up and skipped a lot. I needed another. My favorite on it is Rescue.


title: Abridged :(

text: I didn't realize this was an abridged version.  :(


title: Fabulous book!

text: Fabulous book! Each character was well developed, and the story was both provocative and entertaining.


title: Favorite CD, EXCELLENT SERVICE

text: Had a hard time locating a reprint of this CD. Wanted it for a gift for a friend who needed encouragement.  Reccomend this seller for future buys.  No difficulty. No damage. No issues.  Glad I could find what I wanted at a competitve price.


title: good

text: Very good CD, can't wait until the entire CD is released.  Rewind has a lot of meaning to me in my life, Rascal Flatts are a wonderful group.


title: One Star

text: This collection is supposed to have 3 discs. I only received 1.


title: All original song!

text: Great music and good recordings for the price.  These are all original.


title: Singing with the kids all the time now

text: The whole family is now singing in the car!  Love the songs and production on this disc.


title: Never 2nd to anyone

text: Best American male singer  EVER


title: Never 2nd to anyone.

text: Sinatra has cool character, Bennett has the ability to project his feelings. Me, a 64 yr.old man who grew up in a music family in the sixties says the same thing today. " I don't see how America gave JJ an  A-  He's the BEST American male singer ever. "  " ~ % HE HAS IT ALL  DOESN'T HE  BABE ? ~% " !


title: LUKE COMBS Original CD's

text: Really good music on both CD's! Get both original CD's & card! The card is nothing special but you do pay extra for it!


title: Cassadee Pope Summer EP CD

text: This Cassadee Pope Summer EP CD includes 4 songs - 1.Summer, 2.Piano, 3.Kisses At The Airport, & 4.Alien! All songs are co-wrote by Cassadee herself! The first 3 songs are really good & I enjoyed them! Number 4 is OK, but nothing special oh! The CD comes in a cheap paper sleeve! Overall I say this Summer EP CD was successful!...


title: Paul Overstreet - Great Voice, Great Album

text: Paul Overstreet has one of the finest and smoothest voices in country music! This album is filled with pure & great country music! My 2 favorite songs are the following: 1.The Perfect Woman & 2.She Ain't At Home On The Range! All the songs are wrote or co-wrote by Paul Overstreet himself! There are 12 songs in all & there all excellent songs!


title: Hard To Find Miranda Lambert CD!!!

text: This is a hard to find Miranda Lambert album! I think she was in late teens to early 20's when this album was recorded! This has to be the best Miranda Lambert album I have ever heard  & that saying something! This album is true country  music at it's best, there 10 songs in all  & most  are up-tempo songs! The 10 songs are as followed: 1.Somebody Else, 2.Texas Pride, 3.Lyin Here, 4.Another Heartache, 5.What In The World, 6.Jack Daniels, 7.Texas As Hell, 8.Something That I Like About A Honky Tonk, 9.Last Goodbye, & 10.Wichita Falls! If you are a Miranda Lambert fan and you run across this album you should definitely buy it immediately!


title: The Randy Travis Anthology

text: The Randy Travis Anthology is the best collection of Randy Travis music I have ever found! It's got all the great songs you remember and some you might have forgotten! There's 3 disc & 60 songs in all! Two hard to find songs you will find are 1.The Box & 2.Good intentions! So if you like Randy Travis or you just like good traditional country music I highly recommend this 3 CD set for you!....


title: Love this music

text: I have always wanted more of Kachaturian's Spartacus Ballet. Now this set my collection is complete. Love this music and this CD.


title: Juan Gabriel is amazing

text: Great concert movie and amazing sound from this BD


title: My daughter loves it

text: Great as expected. My daughter loves Lazy Town and this comes with 2 CDs, 1st CD has all the songs, the 2nd CD has the music of all the songs your child can sing with the music. It also comes with a book with all the lyrics! Get it if your kid is a Lazy town fan.


title: Must have!

text: Beautiful music, youbwont regret


title: Great present

text: This was for our grand daughter she loved it


title: Wonderful meaning in life situations.

text: Great music


title: Great Music from a young talented artist

text: Good CD and showcases the wonderful voice of Cai Thomas.


title: Darker sounding album from RJD but still great

text: Much more generic chugga chugga rhythm guitar than the last album.  Slower tempo as well but Ronnie still manages to write and produce a good if not great heavy metal record.


title: Free for All is MCH Cat Scratch Fever is stereo

text: Problematic for 2 SACD players I have because you have to set priority for machines to play MCH layer or stereo layer by default.  Of course if you have a MCH setup you are going to set your disc spinner to play MCH by default.  Both my players would not recognize that the disc even had the Cat Scratch Fever tracks until I manually set to 2ch stereo. Bummer but otherwise the sound is superior to CD.


title: Mike Murphy REO done in multi channel SACD

text: Awesome sounding MCH SACD treatment of the 3rd and 4th REO albums.  Featuring the criminally underated guitarist, Gary Richrath.  No Kevin Cronin here thankfully.  Wimp rock at its best.


title: Great young Joey D disc

text: I guess its OOP but you can find it used at a reasonable price.  A little over produced in places but a solid 4 star disc.  Even though his name is on the cover, its almost like he's a side man here with a more homogeneous feel to the music as opposed to being the front man all the time with the spotlight only on his hammond B3.  Joey plays the piano on one track and he is a very competent piano player but the track almost sounds like all the musicians were playing a different song. Odd.  Joey is gone now and that's sad but he left us a great catalog of music to celebrate his life and music. Recommended.


title: Great way to get all the studio BBD cd's

text: Bill Nelson is a monster guitar player, singer and song writer.  BBD was a great vehicle for his talent.  Live in the Air Age is a top 50 live rock-n-roll album.  Not found here in this set, it is a best of albeit live recording (recently remastered and expanded to include the Modern Music suite and well worth purchasing as well).  I owned Axe Victim on vinyl at one time and Sunburst Finish on cd with a few bonus tracks.  This is my first time owning all the studio albums.  Great stuff trough and trough except for Drastic Plastic which leans more toward wimpy songs with lots of keyboards and not much screaming guitars.  I guess this box is out of print.  Well worth looking for on the used market.  All these sessions have been re-released in deluxe editions with 5.1 surround sound on DVD if you can afford the price of admission.


title: Collection of wimp rock

text: These guys couldnt get arrested in the states back in the day. Argus and 4 made a few ripples.  The King Will Come and Rock-N-Roll Widow are good songs.  I bought this collection in a weak moment.  Worth a listen but thats about it.  The early early stuff sounds like Status Quo and thats not a bad thing.  Some of the songs remind me of Styx for some reason and I guess that is not a bad thing either.  Too many songs start off acoustic or some other syrupy sappy sound and then try to get heavy.  Ultimately not my cup of tea.


title: Irreplaceable

text: One of the great pianists of all time in many performances that have never before been available.  A wonderful job by Ward Marston.<br />Most highly recommended


title: Memories of my mom

text: I remember this music from my childhood,waking up to this music,( my mother loved).If you like Cuban music I recommend this CD.<br />This woman's voice is amazing, if you're a Celia Cruz fan I think you will like Celina Y Reutilio .


title: Five Stars

text: Good old songs of years gone by!


She's so talented. I bought it for my son as he loves her music. If you like Dixieland Jazz you need to listen to her.


title: This is the BEST of the many CDs I have tried with my ...

text: Granddaughter starts dancing the minute it comes on!  She smiles, she moves, she recognizes the words.  This is the BEST of the many CDs I have tried with my grandchildren.


title: The original CD quality was not as good and the SACD makes the sound quality a lot ...

text: The original CD quality was not as good and the SACD makes the sound quality a lot better. This collection includes most of their best songs.


title: [UPDATED] Finally! A no-kink, no-tangle hose that actually works ...

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(Initial Review) Finally!  A no-kink, no-tangle hose that actually works.

[UPDATE 5/12] I purchased this March 29th, and really liked it until yesterday when it started leaking right out of the side of the hose, bummer.  Lowering my review since it should have lasted longer than a month.


title: Happy & Inspiring Children's Music

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As a former preschool teacher, I can assure you that this CD features a child-friendly, developmentally-appropriate, cheerful music with great messages. I love how uplifting and positive Kathryn's songs are and are all aimed at addressing specific needs that children face such as nervous anxiety and making friends.

There are some really beautiful songs, I especially liked "In the Flow". My daughter is only 2 but still enjoys these catchy and fun songs, so I think these are great for kids of any age. Children need more music that is geared to their personal journey of growing up. This CD and the books by Kathryn the Grape really tap into a child's point-of-view and respect childhood as a meaningful and unique stage of life.


title: Perfect

text: Exactly what I was looking for.  He is still the best guitarist.


title: Smooth Jazz

text: It is awesome island theme smooth jazz music. I picked it up at a Bath and Body and have been playing it ever since.


title: Piano Concerto #2 for Small Orchestra - A Big Winner

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The Piano Concerto for Small Orchestra is the star on this album.  At times mysterious, exciting and beautiful this is one of the most wonderful piano concertos I have ever heard.

The sound on this recording is wonderful with great stereo separation.  The music seems to leap out at me from my speakers at times.  I am certain that I will return to this music album often.

Schulhoff died in a concentration camp.  I highly recommend reading a little about this remarkable man's life online as I think it will give much more meaning and understanding to his music.