Chas Smith Aluminum Overcast Label: Cold Blue Label Release Date: 10/30/2001 |
Review by:
IC B. (icberry). - 3/18/2024 1:31 PM
""Chas Smith builds metallic sculptures that are amplified and struck or bowed. The copper box, the bass tweed, the Guitarzilla, and the Dado are back, accompanied by the newcomers Mantis and Majestic, the latter a huge structure of 38 by ten feet. But impressive gear doesn't make impressive music: it's all in the ear. Smith hears beautiful overtones in his creations and he communicates them wonderfully. His soundscapes are engaging, shifting slowly and gaining ever more richness."
Aluminum Overcast Review by Francois Couture"
Captain Yonder, Captain Yonder |
Review by:
Bridgett M. (SingingInMySleep). - 3/18/2024 9:10 AM
"I'm including the track listings here since SwapaCD's information for this CD does not.
Track Listings:
1. From the Leaves
2. Hey Away Ho
3. Look, the Oaks!
4. Crazy on the Hill
5. Soon I Will Sail
6. The Green Plains
7. White Day
8. The Barge Song"
DeVotchKa A Mad and Faithful Telling Label: Anti Original Release Date: 1/1/2008 Re-Release Date: 3/18/2008 |
Review by:
IC B. (icberry). - 3/17/2024 12:19 PM
"A little about this much-Wish-listed record:
"[DeVotchKa's] brand of indie rock draws primarily from Eastern European, Slavic, and Mariachi music. Album opener 'Basso Profundo' charges like a bull at the gates, if the bull were playing tuba and singing ghostly chants of 'Ooh's; The energy is relentless in this track, and the tension that is created as soon as everything slows down and builds up again is utterly magnificent."
"Some of the album's highest points lie in its two instrumentals, 'Strizzalo' and 'Comrade Z.'; These are works strictly in the vein of traditional Slavic music, with hardly anything indie or rock about them.'Comrade Z'; in particular, showcases the band's skills as musicians and songwriters, composing and executing a brilliant and complex melody on strings and brass, with a tuba keeping the tempo up by bouncing along brightly. Another stunning point where the album's instrumental passages take over is during a break in 'Undone', where dark, slithering strings strike out with great fervor...."
Courtesy of Denver based DeVotchKa, best known for scoring Little Miss Sunshine, releases a compact album of Slavic influences, danceable beats, and rock roots
On Anti-Records, home of Tom Waits and Nick Cave.
Samples at Bandcamp."
Various Artists Ellen's I'm Gonna Make You Dance Jams Label: Watertower Music Release Date: 11/11/2013 |
Review by:
Russell B. (Slim). - 2/28/2024 2:32 PM
"I wanted to keep MJ Dancing Machine but this version isn't what I remember."
Baroque for Dummies Baroque for Dummies Label: Angel Records Release Date: 4/1/1997 |
Review by:
Brian K. (Deposit). - 2/18/2024 8:13 PM
"Track list with composers:
1) Pachelbel: Canon and gigue, for 3 violins & continuo in D major, T. 337: Canon in D major
2) Bach: Cantata No. 147, 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben,' BWV 147 (BC A174): Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
3) Handel: Water Music Suite No.1 for orchestra in F major, HWV 348: Air
4) Gluck: Dance of the Blessed Spirits (Melody), arrangement (from 'Orfeo ed Euridice')
5) Mouret: Rondeau, for brass, strings & timpani (from Suite of Symphonies No. 1; 'Masterpiece Theater' Theme)
6) Vivaldi: Violin Concerto, for violin, strings & continuo in E major ('La Primavera,' The Four Seasons; 'Il cimento' No. 1), Op.8/1, RV 269: Fi
7) Handel: Music for the Royal Fireworks, for orchestra, HWV 351: La R'jouissance
8) Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048: Allegro
9) Handel: Water Music Suite No.2 for orchestra in D major, HWV 349: Alla hornpipe
10) Albinoni (arr. Giazotto) Adagio, for violin, strings & organ in G minor, T. Mi 26
11) Coreilli: Concerto Grosso in G minor ('Christmas Concerto'), Op. 6/8: Pastorale
12) Bach: Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068: Air
13) Purceil: Abdelazer, or, the Moor's Revenge, incidental music, Z. 570: Rondeau
14) Handel: Solomon, oratorio, HWV 67: Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
15) Boccherini (arr. Woodhouse): Minuet in A major, arrangement (after String Quintet in E major, Op.11/5 [aka Op. 13/5], G. 275)
This is a great introduction to those who do not know classical music and want to hear what was enjoyed 300 years ago. Included on this CD are the most popular Baroque music currently popular in the 1990s."
Poison Poison - Flesh & Blood Label: BMG Direct |
Review by:
Jay N. (AtTheGates). - 2/11/2024 5:12 PM
"Great album. I love all the band photos inside the booklet. My favorite song is "Ride the Wind"."
Cars The Cars - Greatest Hits Label: Elektra / Wea Original Release Date: 1/1/1989 Re-Release Date: 10/25/1990 |
Review by:
Bridgett M. (SingingInMySleep). - 2/9/2024 7:21 PM
"I have a fondness for exceptional and often shorter (typically fewer than 15 tracks) single-disc greatest hits collections, and this is one of the best. Just reading through the track listings gives my mood a little boost. I prefer this collection over their later Complete Greatest Hits, which isn't as catchy and is bogged down by filler. Some other examples of wonderful single-disc hits collections include Recurring Dream: The Very Best of Crowded House; Hall & Oates Greatest Hits: Rock 'n Soul, Part 1; History: America's Greatest Hits; and REO Speedwagon The Hits."
Escape Club Wild Wild West Label: Atlantic / Wea Release Date: 10/25/1990 |
Review by:
Mike W.. - 2/5/2024 2:04 PM
"I see numerous reviews for the Escape Club - Wild Wild West.
Of course, "Wild Wild West" is the real standout song here that received mucho Radio / MTV play back in the day.
However there are a couple of other really strong Escape Club songs on this album that I didn't see mentioned.
"Shake For The Sheik"
"Working For The Fatman""
U2 The Joshua Tree [MFSL Audiophile Original Master Recording] Label: Mobile Fidelity Release Date: 11/12/1996 |
Review by:
Brendon M. (brendonla). - 2/2/2024 2:57 PM
"Not sure what the CD description means about liner notes by Bill Flannigan as my MFSL issue of this album didn't include that -- but frankly, that's beside the point.
This is the holy grail for U2 fans of "The Joshua Tree" as Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs remasters strive to recreate the recording at such fidelity that you feel like you're in the studio with the band -- and that is definitely the case here: I own the 2007 remaster (for the 20th Anniversary box set) and one other pressing (an old school BMG Music Club issue). This is the best sounding version I own: I can hear Edge's guitar more clearly, up front, in the mix. Deep bass and organ sounds ominous and then hopeful on "Where the Streets Have No Name" -- and throughout this entire re-issue the clarity is astounding due to the mastering and storing the ones and zeros with a 24K gold layer in the physical CD.
Note that if you can find a copy, it won't be cheap as these MFSL re-issues were limited quantities to begin with -- I paid $50 USD for mine used, but it had a few cracks near the spindle. Given how rare this release is I bought it any way and applied foil stickers on both sides of the spindle area and it still sounds great in my home CD transport. All that said, I'm not sure I'd spend upwards of $600 USD new for this (go check eBay if you don't believe me) -- for that amount of cash I'd recommend getting the 2007 remaster - it's not this, but it sounds damn good."
Original Broadway Cast of Hamilton The Hamilton Mixtape (Explicit) Label: Atlantic Release Date: 12/2/2016 |
Review by:
Sandra M.. - 1/24/2024 7:11 PM
"Love this Cd! If you enjoyed the musical, you will remember it from all the songs! If you have never experienced it, you will be able to follow the story thru the songs! Either way, it's a masterpiece!"
Juan Martin Musica Alhambra Label: Flamenco Vision Release Date: 11/10/1998 |
Review by:
IC B. (icberry). - 1/22/2024 7:48 PM
"Juan Martin's Arabe-Andaluz ensemble presents "Musica Alhambra", described on the cover as "An exploration into Moorish, Indian, gypsy and Flamenco musical styles, five Sephardic songs and culminating in contemporary Flamenco".
This is an unusal recording that showcases the traditional Moorish, Arabic, Indian Hindu and Sephardic sounds that have influenced and formed the traditional music of Southern Spain.
Musicians:
Juan Martin - Flamenco Guitar
Abdul Salam Kheir - Oud and vocals
Chris Karan - Tabla
Rony Barrak - Darabuka
Stephen Dummer - Clarinet, Soprano saxophone
Tracklisting:
1 La Pasion del Lamento/The Passion Of The Lament
2 Yamma Bada Ytathena/When She Starts To Sway (Pre-14th Century Andalusi)
3 La Feria/The Fair
4 5 Sephardic Songs: La Rosa Enflorece/The Rose Flowers In May; Ven Querida, Ven Amada/ Come My Dear, My Loved One
5 Adio Querida/Goodbye My Dear One
6 Ya Viene El Cativo/Here Comes The Prison Ship
7 Yo me enamore de un Aire/I Fell In Love With Her Spirit
8 Zouroni/Visit Me Once A Year, Not To Would Be Unsacred
9 El Bint al Shalabiya/The Beautiful Young Women
10 Evocation (From Damascus To Cordoba)
11 Taranta Hijaz/Improvisation Between Cultural Cousins
12 La Frontera/The Frontier of Al Andalus"
Original Soundtrack Once Label: Columbia Original Release Date: 1/1/2007 Re-Release Date: 5/22/2007 |
Review by:
Bridgett M. (SingingInMySleep). - 1/17/2024 6:59 PM
"The beautiful movie Once and its soundtrack are two of my favorite things. I wanted to shine a light on this particular UPC because the database's information or lack of it for this CD may make it difficult for members to find it (the artists are not listed). At the time of posting this review, one copy is available with both inserts. Another version of this CD which lists the artists has five members wishing for it. I like Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová a lot on their own, but when they are together, it is magic greater than the sum of its parts. There is some overlap between the soundtrack and the The Swell Season's self-titled CD--"Falling Slowly," "When Your Mind's Made Up," "Lies" and "Leave" are on both CDs. I have both releases and can't get enough of The Swell Season/Markéta Irglová and Glen Hansard. Their voices and songwriting complement each other wonderfully.
If you are spending time on SwapaCD, it's safe to assume that you love music. If you also like indie films, I think you are the perfect audience for the movie Once. There is currently one copy of the DVD available on SwapaDVD. The film is also streaming for free on The Roku Channel, but I recommend ordering the DVD, of course."
Joseph Arthur Redemption's Son Label: Umvd Labels Release Date: 11/26/2002 |
Review by:
Bridgett M. (SingingInMySleep). - 1/11/2024 7:25 PM
"This is an often dark but always beautiful album. Released in 2002, it's been one of my favorites for more than twenty years. At the time of posting this review, two copies are available. I recommend previewing a few of my favorite tracks ("Honey and the Moon," "Dear Lord," "September Baby" and "You've Been Loved") and then ordering. It's difficult to even choose standout songs. Redemption's Son is a very consistent and cohesive album that flows well. I haven't listened to all of Joseph Arthur's albums (possibly a 2024 resolution), but of the ones I have, this is my favorite. Our Shadows Will Remain, which followed two years later, is also excellent."
Verdi: Aida; Il Trovatore |
Review by:
Brian K. (Deposit). - 1/8/2024 6:06 PM
"Selected pieces from Giacomo Puccini:
Manon Lescaut: 1) In Quelle trine morbide
Tosca: 2) Vissi d'arte 3) E Lucevan le Stelle
Madame Butterfly 4) Un bel di vedremo
La Boheme 5)Si mi chiamano Mimi
La Fnciulla del West 6) Ch'ella mi creda libero
Gianni Schicchi 7) O mio babbino caro
Turandot 8) Tu che di gel sei cinta
Selected pieces from Giuseppe Verdi:
Aida 9) Celeste Aida 10) Ritorna, vincitor 11) O patria mia
Il Trovatore 12) All'erta, all'erta 13) Condotta ell'era in ceppi 14) Timor di me?
La Forza Del Destino 15) Pace, pace
Don Carlos 16) O don fatale
Total running time 63:38"
Benny Goodman & His Orchestra 1935-1939 Label: Giants of Jazz (Ita) Release Date: 4/14/2007 |
Review by:
Paul M. (pdmoore). - 1/8/2024 12:52 PM
"Booklet contains recording dates and personnel. Tracklisting is:
Don't Be That Way
King Porter Stomp
Roll 'Em
Down South Camp Meeting
Goodbye
Christopher Columbus
One O' Clock Jump
Bugle Call Rag
Sing, Sing, Sing
I Want To Be Happy
Smoke House Rhythm
Stompin' At The Savoy
Topsy
Sugar Foot Stomp
The Kingdom Of Swing
Bach Goes To Town
Sent For You Yesterday And Here You Come Today
He Ain't Got Rhythm
Sing Me A Swing Song (And Let Me Dance)"
The Jimi Hendrix Experience Are You Experienced Label: Experience Hendrix Original Release Date: 1/1/1967 Re-Release Date: 4/22/1997 |
Review by:
Kevin G. (kkg-ct). - 1/8/2024 10:26 AM
"Just to have a review written in this decade. It's all true, so much classic rock play of 2 or 3 of the cuts causes the true impact to get lost. 1967 was the year Rock went to albums, SgT Pepper, The Doors, and Jimi...Listen to if 6 were 9 and tell me about Beach Boys or Pet Sounds.....no I cant listen to beach music again .....killer , go deep cut get Electric Ladyland and Hendrix Blues and you need no more on the history and transitive power of the guitar....period"
Eric Tingstad, Nancy Rumbel The Gift: Acoustic Offerings for the Holiday Season Label: Narada Release Date: 10/25/1990 |
Review by:
Jessica C.. - 1/8/2024 9:53 AM
"While old enough to be a classic, this album is a new friend to me! Its timeless use of acoustic guitar and woodwind instrumentation and gentle contemporary freedom in interpreting both well and lesser-known Christmas selections has captured my heart and secured a place as one of my favorites, soothing my soul and moving me to joyful tears at turns! The Gift is an elegant musical ornament for any home and a delightful treat for the inner child (especially when the chimes and ocarina appear!)."
Eric Tingstad, Nancy Rumbel The Gift: Acoustic Offerings for the Holiday Season Label: Sona Gaia Narada |
Review by:
Jessica C.. - 1/8/2024 9:53 AM
"While old enough to be a classic, this album is a new friend to me! Its timeless use of acoustic guitar and woodwind instrumentation and gentle contemporary freedom in interpreting both well and lesser-known Christmas selections has captured my heart and secured a place as one of my favorites, soothing my soul and moving me to joyful tears at turns! The Gift is an elegant musical ornament for any home and a delightful treat for the inner child (especially when the chimes and ocarina appear!)."
Diego Amador Piano Jondo Label: Milestone Release Date: 8/5/2003 |
Review by:
IC B. (icberry). - 12/30/2023 6:19 PM
"Seville-based pianist Diego Amador Diego Gonzalez is a musician in the folkloric music traditions of southern Spain known as flamenco. The title of his work here is Piano Jondo -- "jondo" is a word that conveys the qualities in the deepest and most serious form of flamenco music, such as cante jondo / "deep song", meaning intensely emotional vocal music.
Amador here uses the piano to bring percussive, rhymthmic and modally harmonic techniques as edgy and dramatic as this music demands. It is guitaristic at times: he is able to suggest traditional flamenco guitar techniques such as rasgueado (rhythmic strumming) and golpe (strikes to the guitar bridge), and uses the sound of of palmas (complex rhythmic clapping) and sharp changes of modal chords that happen at the downbeats. With several tracks ("Vivan los Gitanos," and Jaco Pastorius' "Continuum") you can hear upright bass, which suggests jazz influences, but overall, the feel and spirit of this music is flamenco, as if the piano has always been part of this uniquely Andalusian tradition. Very fresh and enjoyable."
Amy Grant Home for Christmas Label: A&M Release Date: 10/6/1992 |
Review by:
Braden M.. - 12/28/2023 3:29 PM
"Practically perfect Christmas album that has held up every year since I first heard it in 1992."
Michael Bolton Joy to the World Label: Sony special product Release Date: 6/1/2002 |
Review by:
Braden M.. - 12/28/2023 3:27 PM
"Check the tracklisting as the title and cover of this compilation is very misleading. There are a few Christmas songs with the rest being very non-Christmas-y everyday Michael Bolton songs."
Neil Young Bottom Line 1974 Label: Goldfish Records Release Date: 4/7/2017 |
Review by:
Otheriver W. (Otheriver). - 12/28/2023 12:48 PM
"Beware!
This sounds more like an audience recording than a broadcast recording. The quality is not bad, but it's not up to broadcast or studio quality. Since its an intimate acoustic show in front of a small audience you can hear most everything with a minimum of distortion or talking.
The last 2 songs aren't even from this show.
"Citizen Kane Jr. Blues 1974 Live at The Bottom Line" is a recent official release of this show, but they use the same bootlegger's tape for it."
Jesse Manibusan Life You're Living [CD] |
Review by:
Brian K. (Deposit). - 11/30/2023 2:43 PM
"Jesse Manibusan is a musician who plays music playable for the Catholic faith. His music is played at St Ann Parish in Coppell, TX and other churchs."
Kingston Trio The Kingston Trio - Greatest Hits [Top Ten] Label: Special Music Release Date: 3/30/1992 |
Review by:
Jb M.. - 11/15/2023 12:23 PM
"big folk or folk rock band from the '50's and '60's, love them
THE MTA
WHERE HAVE ALL THE FLOWERS GONE?
EARLY MORNING RAIN
TIJUANA JAIL
THIS TRAIN
TOMORROW IS A LONG LONG TIME
HARD TRAVELIN'
I'M GOING HOME
WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN
GOODNIGHT IRENE
GET AWAY JOHN
THE LION SLEEPS TONIGHT"
Engelbert Humperdinck 16 Most Requested Songs Original Release Date: 8/20/1996 Release Date: 8/20/1996 |
Review by:
Jb M.. - 11/15/2023 12:14 PM
"Wonderful voice
RELEASE ME
STILL
HEART DON'T FAIL ME NOW
BEAUTIFUL BABY
SPANISH EYES
A MAN WITHOUT LOVE
DON'T YOU LOVE ME ANYMORE?
WINTER WORLD OF LOVE AM I THAT EASY TO FORGET? THERE GOES MY EVERYTHING
LES BICYCLETTES DE BELSIZE MAYBE THIS TIME YELLOW MOON
THE LAST WALTZ I DON'T KNOW HOW TO SAY GOODBY
AFTER THE LOVIN'"